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Baylor University’s Humble Founding in Texas History
The Texas frontier saw pioneers build Baylor University from nothing to a major institution. Led by Rev. Dr. William M. Tryon and Judge Baylor, the venture began with a Texas Baptist Education Society chartered in 1841 and evolved after 1845 under Dr. Rufus C. Burleson. Independence, Washington County, hosted the opening in 1846 with 24 preparatory students, later expanding under a stringent model and planned campus growth.
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Texas
Frontier
Bet
Baylor University
Commonwealth
Union Baptist Association
Travis
Austin County
Texas Baptist Education Society
William M. Tryon
Georgia and
Mercer University
American Baptist Home Mission Society
Dr. Yon
la Grange
Baptist University
Baylor
University of
Dr. Tryon
Judge Baylor
Mr. Tryon
Grimes
Pairie
Huntsville
Independence
Washington County
Republic
Houston
Austin
Henry F. Gillette
Henry L. Graves
Graves
North Carolina
University of North