About this property
The Snow Hill Normal and Industrial Institute, also known as the Colored Industrial and Literary Institute of Snow Hill, was a historic African American school in Snow Hill, Alabama. It was founded in 1893 by Dr. William James Edwards, a graduate of Tuskegee University, and began in a one-room log cabin. The school grew over time to include a campus of 27 buildings, a staff of 35, and over 400 students. The school was operated as a private school for African-American children until Dr.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 95000146. It was listed on February 24, 1995.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Snow Hill Normal and Industrial Institute listed on the National Register?
Snow Hill Normal and Industrial Institute was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Snow Hill Normal and Industrial Institute?
Snow Hill Normal and Industrial Institute is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Snow Hill Normal and Industrial Institute?
The period of significance for Snow Hill Normal and Industrial Institute is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1893.
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