October 30, 1883 – Bob Jones, Sr.

Bob Jones University was founded in 1927 by evangelist Bob Jones, Sr. who felt too many students lost their understanding of Christian values while in college. Before the university found its permanent home in Greenville, SC, it was located in Bay County, FL, and Cleveland, TN. Bob Jones, Sr. was born on October 30, 1883.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *