National Register of Historic Places

St. Paul's College

Lawrenceville, Brunswick County, Virginia
Listed
June 26, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79003032

About this property

Saint Paul's College was a private historically black college in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Saint Paul's College opened on September 24, 1888, originally training students as teachers and for agricultural and industrial jobs. By the late 20th century, Saint Paul's College offered undergraduate degrees for traditional college students and distant learning students in the Continuing Studies Program. The college also offered adult education to help assist working adults to gain undergraduate degrees. Saint Paul's College had a Single Parent Support System Program that assisted single teen parents pursuing a college education. The college had long struggled with significant financial difficulties, culminating in a court conflict in 2012 with its regional accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Throughout the 2012–13 school year, the college sought to merge with another institution, but on June 3, 2013, the board announced the college would close on June 30, 2013.

Location

Lawrenceville, Brunswick County, Virginia
36.76135, -77.84946

Categories

EDUCATIONRELIGION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Lawrenceville Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Early Republic
0.2 mi
Brunswick County Courthouse Square
Listed
0.3 mi
Church Home for Aged, Infirm and Disabled Colored People
Industrial
2 mi
Gholson Bridge
Industrial
3.2 mi
St. Paul's School
Industrial
7.5 mi

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When was St. Paul's College listed on the National Register?

St. Paul's College was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1979.

What type of historic resource is St. Paul's College?

St. Paul's College is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for St. Paul's College?

The period of significance for St. Paul's College is recorded as the industrial era.

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