National Register of Historic Places
Oakland Chapel
Oakland Chapel is a historic place in Alcorn, Claiborne County, Mississippi, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74001057.
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Oakland Chapel
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About this place
What is Oakland Chapel?
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.
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Listing details
- Name
- Oakland Chapel
- City
- Alcorn
- County
- Claiborne County
- State
- Mississippi
- Listed on the National Register
- December 27, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74001057
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 31.87604, -91.13948
When was Oakland Chapel listed on the National Register?
Oakland Chapel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1974.
Where is Oakland Chapel located?
Oakland Chapel is located in Alcorn, Claiborne County, Mississippi at approximately 31.87604, -91.13948. See the map above.
Is Oakland Chapel a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Oakland Chapel is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.