The West Florida Seminary (Florida State University) was founded
On Jan. 24, 1851, the West Florida Seminary (Florida State University) was founded by the Florida General Assembly…
The Sisters of Mercy took control of the Illinois General Hospital
In 1851, The Sisters of Mercy took control of the Illinois General Hospital.
The University of Minnesota was founded as a preparatory school
In 1851, The Minnesota Territorial Legislature and Governor Alexander Ramsey chartered the University of Minnesota and elect a…