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Surveying
Fact: |
President Abraham Lincoln was a professional surveyor.
His career as a surveyor lasted only a few years. His
projects included government surveys, road surveys, town
lots, and private surveys. Financially, there were
difficulties and at one point his equipment was sold at
auction to satisfy a debt. A farmer named John Short
bought the items for $120 and returned them to Lincoln.
The instruments passed through several owners and are
now on display at "Lincoln's New Salem State Historic
Site".
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Surveying Fact |
| Did you know
that three of the four presidents immortalized on Mt. Rushmore
were surveyors?! It's true! George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,
and Abraham Lincoln were all professional land surveyors. |
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Names and
Links to the Premiere Colleges and Universities that Offer
Land Surveying Degrees
A college degree will definitely be an asset when
entering into the world of surveying. In addition to
allowing you to become a licensed surveyor, the knowledge
you'll gain is invaluable. We encourage you to visit these
schools and check out their surveying degree programs.
Although, this is a list of just a few of the many colleges
and universities that offer such programs.
University of Maine
University of Florida
Ohio State University
East Tennessee State University
Ferris State University
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