Alcorn State University Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Alcorn State University Historic District

Lorman, Claiborne County, Mississippi
Listed
May 19, 1982
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
82003098

About this property

Alcorn State University Historic District is a historic district on the campus of Alcorn State University in rural Claiborne County, Mississippi, northwest of Lorman. It includes Oakland Memorial Chapel, a National Historic Landmark and seven other buildings. Rowan and Martin were two graduates who served as college presidents in the early 1900s and greatly improved the campus. L. J. Rowan was president from 1905 to 1911 and again from 1915 to 1934. J. A. Martin was president from 1911 to 1915. The 1959 Library and Science Building is an intrusion in the district.

Location

Lorman, Claiborne County, Mississippi
31.87552, -91.14206

Categories

BLACKEDUCATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Oakland Chapel
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0.2 mi
Canemount
Civil War
1.6 mi
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Pre Contact
2.2 mi
Rodney Center Historic District
Pre Contact
3.2 mi
Rodney Presbyterian Church
Industrial
3.8 mi

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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.

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