LaGrange in Troup County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
LaGrange College – 1831
LaGrange College is the oldest non-tax supported institution of higher education in Georgia. It was chartered in 1831 as LaGrange Female Academy. The charter has been changed three times as the trustees altered the name to LaGrange Female Institute in 1847, to LaGrange Female College in 1851 and finally to LaGrange College in 1934. It was formally declared a co-educational institution in 1954. LaGrange College is owned by the North Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church.
Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 141-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 33° 2.382′ N, 85° 2.693′ W. Marker is in LaGrange, Georgia, in Troup County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Waverly Way, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lagrange GA 30240, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named LaGrange College – 1831 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Milstead Bell (approx. ¼ mile away); Dr. Ulrich Bonnell Phillips (approx. ¼ mile away); Bellevue (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bellevue, Home of Sen. Benjamin Harvey Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fuller Earle Callaway, Sr. (approx. ¾ mile away); Gilbert du Motier Marquis de LaFayette (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lafayette (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LaGrange.
Also see . . .
1. LaGrange College. College website homepage (Submitted on October 18, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
2. LaGrange College. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on October 18, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4, 5. submitted on July 21, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.