Posted in Instagram Presbyterian College was founded in 1880 by the Rev. William Plumer Jacobs. He had served as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Clinton since 1864, and founded the Thornwell Orphanage. Originally called Clinton College, its first class graduated in 1883 Author: chris Published Date: November 1, 2018 Leave a Comment on Presbyterian College was founded in 1880 by the Rev. William Plumer Jacobs. He had served as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Clinton since 1864, and founded the Thornwell Orphanage. Originally called Clinton College, its first class graduated in 1883 Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Presbyterian College View in Instagram ⇒ Author: chris