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Lincoln University of Missouri

Jefferson City, MO
Reconstruction

Founded in 1866 by Black Union soldiers of the 62nd and 65th United States Colored Troops, Lincoln University of Missouri stands as the most direct expression of Black military service being converted into Black educational opportunity.

Counter-Narrative

The myth this site refutes: that Black communities lacked investment in learning. HBCUs and freedom schools existed before many white institutions.

Before & After This Era

← Before · Early Republic

→ After · Jim Crow

Sites in Conversation

"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"

"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"

"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"