HISTORIC DATES

Establishment of Seminary recommended by Cayuga Presbytery,

January 27, 1818.

Seminary established by action of Synod of Geneva.

August 6, 1818.

Synod of Geneva accepts land and funds from citizens of Auburn,

February 7, 1819.

Ground broken on Seminary Campus for first building,

November 30, 1819.

Act of Incorporation passed by Legislature,

April 14, 1820.

Cornerstone of first building laid on Campus,

May 1, 1820.

First meeting of Commissioners and Trustees,

July 12, 1820.

Inauguration of first three Professors in Auburn,

October 11, 1821.

First Faculty Meeting and Seminary opened for instruction,

October 15, 1821.

First Class of Seminary graduated,

August, 1824.
 

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