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College Station, Texas

Located in Brazos County, Texas, College Station was established in 1860. Texas A&M is one of the largest universities in the U.S. with 74,000+ students. The 1999 Aggie Bonfire collapse killed 12 students and ended the on-campus tradition.
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Founded 1860 | Population 131,000 | Peak 131,000 (2024) | County Brazos County

Top 10 Most Important Events for College Station, Texas

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1876Texas A&M Founded: State's first public university established.
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1917WWI Military Training: A&M trains more officers than any other school.
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1963Bonfire Tradition Grows: Massive bonfire before UT game becomes iconic tradition.
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1999Bonfire Collapse: Aggie Bonfire collapses killing 12 students.
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2012A&M Joins SEC: Texas A&M moves to Southeastern Conference.
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2023Enrollment 74,000+: Texas A&M is one of largest universities in nation.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1876 Culture
Texas A&M Founded
1917 Government
WWI Military Training
1963 Culture
Bonfire Tradition Grows
1999 Disaster
Bonfire Collapse
2012 Sports
A&M Joins SEC
2023 Culture
Enrollment 74,000+

Did You Know?

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Texas A&M is one of the largest universities in the U.S. with 74,000+ students.
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The 1999 Aggie Bonfire collapse killed 12 students and ended the on-campus tradition.
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Texas A&M produced more officers for WWII than West Point.
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College Station is located in Brazos County, Texas.
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College Station was founded in 1860.
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