National Register of Historic Places
Swayne Hall
Swayne Hall is a historic place in Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74002223.
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Swayne Hall
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About this place
What is Swayne Hall?
Swayne Hall is the oldest building on the campus of Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama, United States. It was built in 1857 by slaves for use by a Baptist men's college. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974 for Talladega College's role as one of the few historically black colleges and universities to maintain a liberal arts focus. It was the only liberal arts college open to black Americans in Alabama for many years.
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Listing details
- Name
- Swayne Hall
- City
- Talladega
- County
- Talladega County
- State
- Alabama
- Listed on the National Register
- December 2, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74002223
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 33.42953, -86.11754
When was Swayne Hall listed on the National Register?
Swayne Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974.
Where is Swayne Hall located?
Swayne Hall is located in Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama at approximately 33.42953, -86.11754. See the map above.
Is Swayne Hall a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Swayne Hall is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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