Saint Joseph College
College in Hartford, CT

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read moreSt. John's College is the third oldest college in the United States (reportedly behind Harvard, established in 1636, and College of William and Mary in 1693). Here is a timeline of St. John's history and some fun facts. Learn more about our college traditions. The state of Maryland charters St. John's College, merging it with King William's School; four of the college founders signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The interior of McDowell Hall was renovated in 2017. President George Washington, who in 1783 resigned his commission down the street, visits St. John's College, expressing "much satisfaction at the appearance of this rising seminary."