About this property
Alcorn State University (Alcorn State, ASU or Alcorn) is a public historically black land-grant research university adjacent to Lorman, Mississippi. It was founded in 1871 and was the first black land grant college established in the United States. The university is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
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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 82003098. It was listed on May 19, 1982.
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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 Alcorn State University Historic District listed on the National Register?
Alcorn State University Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Alcorn State University Historic District?
Alcorn State University Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alcorn State University Historic District?
The period of significance for Alcorn State University Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1871.
Can I research the history near Alcorn State University Historic District?
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