Alcorn State University Historic District

Summary

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.

Alcorn State University Historic District
Main façade of Belles Lettres, 1972
Alcorn State University Historic District is located in Mississippi
Alcorn State University Historic District
LocationAlcorn State University campus, Lorman, Mississippi
Coordinates31°52′32″N 91°8′59″W / 31.87556°N 91.14972°W / 31.87556; -91.14972
Area10 acres (4.0 ha)
Built1838–1939
ArchitectMultiple
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Federal, Colonial Revival
NRHP reference No.82003098[1]
Added to NRHPMay 20, 1982

History edit

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.[2]

Buildings and sites edit

It includes eight contributing buildings:[2]

The 1959 Library and Science Building is an intrusion in the district.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c P. Ana Gordon (January 5, 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Alcorn State University Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved October 27, 2016. with 10 photos from 1982