Name: Chicago State University
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Somehow That Was Disappointing: Right? I was somehow expecting CSU to actually be in Oak Lawn, or something.
Founded: 1867
Woah, That Was A While Ago. When Was Chicago Founded? Incorporated as a town in 1833, city status followed in 1837.
I'm Guessing It Wasn't CSU Right After The Civil War Ended: You would be correct. CSU was founded as Cook County Normal School.
San Jose State Was A "Normal" School, Too. What's Up With That?