Centenary College of Louisiana at Jackson, American college
Centenary College of Louisiana at Jackson is an educational institution in Jackson built with Greek Revival architecture spanning about 40 acres. The structure displays typical features of this style with tall columns and wide porches that emerged in the 1830s.
The college was founded in 1825 and began classes in 1826. It played a significant role during the Civil War when the grounds served as a hospital for Confederate soldiers starting in 1861, later becoming a Union supply point and hospital.
The name reflects the centennial of an earlier institution when a church group took it over in 1846. Today you can observe students walking between buildings and sitting under old trees, showing how daily campus life continues in this historic setting.
The grounds are located along College Street in Jackson and are now managed by the Louisiana Office of State Parks. Visitors can take guided tours and educational programs to learn about the college's history, the Civil War, and early education.
More than 500 Civil War soldiers were treated on the grounds, and some are buried in a small cemetery that still stands on campus today. Materials from demolished buildings were reused in other structures around Jackson, including a bed and breakfast built from parts of the old dormitories.
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