Alcorn State University Historic District Explained

Alcorn State University Historic District
Nrhp Type:	hd
Location:	Alcorn State University campus, Lorman, Mississippi
Coordinates:	31.8756°N -91.1497°W
Built:	1838 - 1939
Architect:	Multiple
Architecture:	Greek Revival, Federal, Colonial Revival
Added:	May 20, 1982
Refnum:	82003098
Nocat:	yes

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.

History

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.

Buildings and sites

It includes eight contributing buildings:

• Administration Building (1928)
• Harmon Hall (1929)
• Lanier Hall (1939), Colonial Revival.
• Oakland College, Greek Revival:
  • Belles Lettres (1855)
  • Dormitory No. 2 (c. 1855)
  • Dormitory No. 3 (c. 1855)
  • Oakland Chapel (c. 1838)
• President's House (c. 1930)

The 1959 Library and Science Building is an intrusion in the district.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=82003098}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Alcorn State University Historic District ]. . P. Ana Gordon . January 5, 1982 . October 27, 2016 . with