Oakland Memorial Chapel, Greek Revival chapel in Claiborne County, United States.
Oakland Memorial Chapel features a three-story brick structure with a gabled roof and a colonnade of brick piers on the Alcorn State University campus.
Built in 1838 as part of Oakland College, the chapel became part of Alcorn State University in 1871, marking a shift from a Presbyterian institution.
The chapel represents the transformation of educational institutions in Mississippi, from its origins serving white students to becoming part of the first land-grant university for African Americans.
Located southwest of ASU Drive, the chapel maintains its function as both a religious space and an academic facility within the university grounds.
The building includes a distinct six-column Tuscan portico and a square wood-frame tower topped with a balustrade, reflecting 19th-century architectural precision.
Location: Claiborne County
Inception: 1838
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Part of: Alcorn State University, Alcorn State University Historic District
GPS coordinates: 31.87583,-91.13972
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:33
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