Tuskegee is located about forty miles east of Montgomery and forty miles west of Columbus, Georgia.
Summers are hot and humid and winters are moderate.
Numerous lakes, parks, recreational facilities, and other educational institutions are located nearby. The university was founded by Booker T. Washington in 1845, and the veterinary school was established in 1881. Seventy-three percent of black veterinarians in the United States received their professional training at Tuskegee. A large portion of the campus has been declared a historical site by the National Park Service.