When was college station founded?

College Station, Texas wasn't founded on a specific date like some cities. Its growth is tied directly to the founding of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University) in 1876. While there was settlement in the area before that, the town's real development and establishment as a community began after the college opened. So there's no single founding date, but 1876 is the most significant year in its history.