Most People Don't Know That The First College Chartered To Grant Degrees To Women Was Right Here In Georgia
Lisa Sammons
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There’s so much history in Georgia, from ancient Native American stories to colonial and Revolutionary War happenings. The Peach State has accomplished a lot over the years. We’re home to several historic universities, including the South’s first historically black university (Clark Atlanta University) and the country’s first state-chartered university (the University of Georgia). But did you know we’re also the home of the first college chartered to grant degrees to women? Wesleyan College in Macon, GA, has quite a history. Let’s take a look into the past of this elite women’s university:
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To learn more about the history of Wesleyan College in Macon, GA, check out the Wesleyan College Facebook page or Wesleyan College website.
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