US National Archives
Our Documents: Morrill Act (1862)
Primary document (and transcription) of Morrill Act, which provided land to states to use in the establishment of agricultural colleges.
US Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture: Timeline
This Agricultural Research Service page provides a timeline of major events in the history of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Includes mention of the Morrill Land-Grant College Act and the creation of the USDA.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Justin Smith Morrill
Provides biographical information on Justin Morrill who sponsored the Morrill Act.