About this property
Southern Christian Institute, was a boarding school for African American students, active from 1882 until 1953 in Edwards, Mississippi. In 1954 it merged with Tougaloo College. In 1971, the campus became the Bonner-Campbell School of Religion. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
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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 06001323. It was listed on January 30, 2007.
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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 Southern Christian Institute listed on the National Register?
Southern Christian Institute was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Southern Christian Institute?
Southern Christian Institute is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Southern Christian Institute?
The period of significance for Southern Christian Institute is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Southern Christian Institute?
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