Limestone

Limestone University, formerly Limestone College, is a private Christian university in Gaffney, South Carolina, United States. It was established in 1845 by Thomas Curtis, a scholar born and educated in England. Limestone was the first women's college in South Carolina and one of the first in the nation; it is the third-oldest college in South Carolina. Ten …
Limestone University, formerly Limestone College, is a private Christian university in Gaffney, South Carolina, United States. It was established in 1845 by Thomas Curtis, a scholar born and educated in England. Limestone was the first women's college in South Carolina and one of the first in the nation; it is the third-oldest college in South Carolina. Ten buildings on the campus, as well as the Limestone Springs and limestone quarry itself, are on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Former name: Limestone Springs Female High School (1845–1881) · Cooper-Limestone Institute (1881–1898) · Limestone College (1898–2020)
  • Motto: Toward The Light
  • Type: Private university
  • Established: 1845
  • Religious affiliation: Non-denominational Christian
  • Endowment: 27.7 million (2023)
  • President: Nathan B. Copeland

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