In which university did John Wesley Powell serve as a professor?
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Illinois Wesleyan University
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Answer
John Wesley Powell served as a professor at Illinois Wesleyan University from 1867 to 1871. During his time there, he taught geology and natural history. He also conducted research on the geology of the state. In 1871, Powell left Illinois Wesleyan to lead an expedition to the Colorado River.
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