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Alabama A&M University
ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY Normal, Alabama
Legislature approved 9 December 1873
"a normal school for the education of colored teachers" in Huntsville. Ex-slave William Hooper Councill founder and first president. Classes began May 1875 in a rented building; moved 1881 to first school- owned property on West Clinton Street. Land-grant funds received 1891 for training of Negroes in agriculture and mechanic arts enabled school to enlarge and re-establish at present location. Evolved from a Normal School to a University in ninety-four years.
ALABAMA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 1974
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This Alabama Historical Association marker was installed in 1974, at the northeast corner of Meridian Street and Chase Road in Huntsville, Alabama. References 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 36, 49, 60, 64, 68, 71, 81, 87, and 95 document the history of Alabama A&M University.
