The Van Buren press., 1874-01-13
ARKANSAS
INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY.
The Arkansas Industrial University
LOCATED AT
Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas


Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas,
WAS organized under an act of Congress. en-
w titled An act donating public lands to the
several States aud territories, which may provide
Colleges for the benefit of Agriculture and the
Mechanic Arts approved July 2I. 1851. and the
acts supplemental thereto.
II was opened for the reception of pupils Jan.
22d 1872 and there are now upwards of two hul-
dred and thirty in attendance
The institution is most eligiblv located within
the corporate limits of Fayetteville commodlous
temporary structures are IN use, anG pcrma-
neut editice Of brick and stone five stories high,
with frontage of 2l4 feet aud del tn of wings
Of l22 feet, il in progress Of erection. The full
development of the University will embrace four
Colleges, t. wit;
A College of General Science and
Litererature
A College Of Agriculture,
a College Of Engineering, and
A College Of Natural Science.
1t will also include Normal Department dis.
tinct from the Colleges that will conirr degrees,
bur having its appropriate course of study and a
corpse of teachers who will strive ia make it equal
in all respects to the best Normal Colleges Of the
country.
Two hundred ann thirty seven benefciares are
provided for, to be appointed by the Governor of
the State the Trustees Of the University, and the
State and County Supcrlntendents OF Public In
struction.
Board in private families in Fayetteville can bc
ha / at from SlO9 to $3.50 year a beneficiary
or normal student pays FIVE dollae ma'ricuation
fee Ate! this his tuition is fra,. Other students
pay from S2j to $50 year for tuition From $40
10 500 will be needed for annually for text books,
which can be purchase al fayetteville at publish.
er's prices,
Tie University las already It's formally organ,
izcd Freshmen audtSophomorc classes ~ the Col
leg of oeur,ai Heic'to aud Lite"eto,e, anl no
pains will be spared to give their full dignity and
value to the degrees that the university will confer.
A Farm has been purchased, upon which the
university buildings are located and its agricul.
tural and mechanical features will be developed
as rapidly as time and means will permit, and ms
intended by Congress in ehdowing the institution.
Fayetteville is regarded throughout the south.
west rs an exceedingly favorable point for an in
sttution Of learning. The location Of the town
itself is unusually beautiful the cir is invigorat
ing and the water pure, and those who wish to
educate their children cannot send them to a
healthier spot.
1t is anticipated that daily mail and stage
route will be established between Fayetteville and
tlarksylilc on the Arkansas river, Whcfc cOnnrc
tion will be made with the Liule Rock and Fort
Smith Railroad, and thus with the Central. East
crn and Southern portions OF the State
Over the railroad mentioned, and the Memphis
and Little Rock Railroad. oenehcaries are now
passed at half fare, and it is to be hoped that
other common carriers in the state will show the
same degree Of public spirit and iberaIity.
For additional information with reference to the
University, application can be made TO Prof, N.
?. GATES, Acting President, at Fayetteville.
Fayetteville, Ark. Nov, 1873. sm