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Converse College was founded by citizens of Spartanburg in 1889 for the liberal education of women. It was named for Dexter Edgar Converse, a pioneer textile manufacturer. The college opened in 1890 on this site, whose grounds have been used for educational purposes since 1849.
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Spartanburg, South Carolina · United States
