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August 10, 1960 in Tabor City Tribune

Story August 10, 1960

Tabor City Tribune

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University Of South Carolina, Chartered 1801, Opened 1805, Historic Buildings, Desaussure College, Rutledge College

Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina

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The University of South Carolina, chartered in 1801, is the oldest fully state-supported U.S. university, opening Jan. 10, 1805. First students used DeSaussure and Rutledge colleges, still serving original roles today.

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COLUMBIA, S. C.—The University of South Carolina, chartered in 1801 by the General Assembly of South Carolina, is the oldest state-established and fully state-supported institution of higher learning in the United States. It opened its doors Jan. 10, 1805.

COLUMBIA, S. C.—In 1805 the first University of South Carolina students were housed and met classes in two historic buildings, DeSaussure and Rutledge colleges, which still stand and serve their original purposes. DeSaussure is used by the language department, and Rutledge serves as the campus chapel.

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Historical Event

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University Of South Carolina Chartered 1801 Opened 1805 Historic Buildings Desaussure College Rutledge College

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Columbia, S. C.

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Columbia, S. C.

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1801, Opened Jan. 10, 1805

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The University of South Carolina was chartered in 1801 by the General Assembly of South Carolina and opened on Jan. 10, 1805, as the oldest state-established and fully state-supported institution of higher learning in the United States. In 1805, the first students were housed and met classes in DeSaussure and Rutledge colleges, which still stand and serve their original purposes: DeSaussure for the language department and Rutledge as the campus chapel.