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"This is one of the earliest education institutions in the state of Mississippi. And maybe even more important than that, on the grounds here of Jefferson College, Mississippi became a state", said Barnett. The statehood convention was held here in 1817 to bring about the status of statehood. So this is the birthplace of the state of Mississippi.
Jefferson College, Washington, Adams County – (1817-19, 1837-39, with later alterations) (National Register). The Mississippi Territory chartered Jefferson College in 1802 but the College did not open until 1811 due to financial problems.
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Mississippi's first constitution was written and signed in the old Methodist Church, now demolished, which was located on the college campus. In 1807 Aaron Burr was arraigned for treason on the grounds. Jefferson Davis was a student at the college in 1818.
Jefferson College, Washington, Mississippi. The first chartered college in Mississippi. The charter was granted on May 13, 1802. It began operation as an academy. It operated as a college, 1816-1821, and then reverted to academy status. Three Episcopal priests served as its president. It is no longer in existence.
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