SLU was Founded
On November 16, 1818, Saint Louis University is founded as the oldest college west of the Mississippi.
Based upon content from the book Missouri 365: This Day in Missouri History by John W. Brown, broadcaster and Missouri historian. Get your copy at Reedy Press.
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