Dickinson College is a private liberal arts college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1773 as Carlisle Grammar School, Dickinson was chartered September 9, 1783, six days after the signing of the Treaty of Paris, making it the first college to be founded after the formation of the United States. Dickinson was founded by Benjamin Rush, a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and named "John and Mary's College" in honor of John Dickinson, a signer of the Constitution who was later the governor of Pennsylvania, and his wife Mary Norris Dickinson. They donated much of their extensive personal libraries to the new college.
About Dickinson College
Private liberal arts college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania that was the first college founded after the formation of the United States. It was founded by Benjamin Rush in honor of John Dickinson.
Achievement of Dickinson College
The school's motto Pietate et doctrina tuta libertas is Latin for "Freedom is made safe through character and learning."
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Latest information about Dickinson College updated on July 28 2021.
