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California origin
Howard’s Rock came from Death Valley in California.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Clemson History — official source
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A gift to Frank Howard
S. C. Jones gave the rock to coach Frank Howard.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Clemson History — official source
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Gene Willimon
Gene Willimon arranged for the rock to be placed on a pedestal.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Clemson History — official source
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East end zone
The Hill entrance brings the Tigers onto the field from the east end.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Clemson History — official source
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Ben Anderson
Anderson was a walk-on who started throughout his varsity Clemson career.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Clemson History — official source
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Fike Fieldhouse
The earliest Hill entrances began from dressing rooms in Fike Fieldhouse’s basement.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Clemson History — official source
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Tradition over efficiency
The bus route preserves the Hill entrance despite a locker room closer to the field.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Clemson History — official source
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1889 and 1893: Founding and opening
Clemson University’s history distinguishes its founding in 1889 from the opening of Clemson Agricultural College in July 1893. The initial enrollment was 446 students, and the college began as an all-male, all-white military institution.
Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: History | About | Clemson University, South Carolina
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1955: A civilian, coeducational institution
Clemson became a coeducational, civilian institution in 1955. The university’s historical account identifies this as a change from its original military-school structure and male-only enrollment.
Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: History | About | Clemson University, South Carolina
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1963 and 1964: Institutional milestones
Harvey Gantt’s admission in 1963 desegregated Clemson. The university’s history identifies it as South Carolina’s first traditionally white institution to desegregate since Reconstruction. In 1964, the institution became Clemson University as its academic and research work expanded.
Checked 2026-11-01 · Sources: History | About | Clemson University, South Carolina
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