Alma College

Alma College (HM1Q4B)

Location: Alma, MI 48801 Gratiot County
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Country: United States of America
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N 43° 22.744', W 84° 40.236'

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On October 26, 1886, the Presbyterian Synod of Michigan accepted an offer by Ammi W. Wright of Alma of thirty acres of land, containing two buildings, and a gift of $50,000 from Alexander Folsom of Bay City, for the purpose of establishing Alma College. The Synod had resolved: "We will, with God's help, establish and endow a college within our bounds." A charter was granted by the state of Michigan, April 15, 1887. Classes began September 12, 1887. In the first year there were 95 students and nine faculty members. Here the Presbyterian Church has fostered the pursuit of learning to the glory of God and to the dignity of men.
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HM NumberHM1Q4B
Series This marker is part of the Michigan: Michigan Historical Commission series
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Marker Number181
Placed ByMichigan Historical Commission
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Date Added Friday, December 18th, 2015 at 1:02pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 688697 N 4805546
Decimal Degrees43.37906667, -84.67060000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 22.744', W 84° 40.236'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 22' 44.64" N, 84° 40' 14.16" W
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Area Code(s)989
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 614 W Superior St, Alma MI 48801, US
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