The history of Lincoln University

The Founding of Lincoln Institute -- Period of Development -- The Administrations of Smith, Mitchell, and Clayton -- The Grand Old Man -- The Period from 1989-1898 -- The Period of the Presidents -- Lincoln Institute at the Turn of the century -- The Period of Opposition -- From Institute to University -- A New President with a new Program -- Growth Despite Opposition -- Lincoln University since 1931.

Bennett Hall, 1938 drawing

Bennett Hall was named for Private Logan A. Bennett of the 62nd U.S. Colored Infantry which contributed money for Lincoln University;s founding. He was a life long resident of Jefferson City, Mo. , and remained an ardent supporter of Lincoln University. This two story brick building housed young women and was occupied in 1938. It is now the new phase of living and learning for students with a concentration in Agriculture and Natural Sciences.