National Historic Landmark

Oakland Chapel

Alcorn, Claiborne County, Mississippi
Listed
December 27, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001057

About this property

Oakland Memorial Chapel is a historic church and academic building on the campus of Alcorn State University in rural southwestern Claiborne County, Mississippi. Built in 1838 as part of Oakland College, it is one of the oldest surviving buildings at Alcorn State, which took over that defunct school's campus after the American Civil War. Alcorn State was the first land grant university established specifically for the education of African Americans. The chapel was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976, and a Mississippi Landmark in 1985.

Location

Alcorn, Claiborne County, Mississippi
31.87604, -91.13948

Categories

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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

Alcorn State University Historic District
Civil War
0.2 mi
Canemount
Civil War
1.5 mi
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Pre Contact
2.2 mi
Rodney Center Historic District
Pre Contact
3.4 mi
Rodney Presbyterian Church
Industrial
4 mi

Nearby Battles

Action at Rodney, Mississippi — Vicksburg feint
1863Civil War
0.9 mi
Hard Times Landing Operations
1863Civil War
3.6 mi

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When was Oakland Chapel listed on the National Register?

Oakland Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Oakland Chapel?

Oakland Chapel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Oakland Chapel a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Oakland Chapel has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Oakland Chapel?

The period of significance for Oakland Chapel is recorded as the industrial era.

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