Silliman Institute, private school in Clinton, Louisiana, United States
Silliman Institute is a Greek Revival school building in Clinton, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The structure comprises three main buildings featuring classical columns, brick construction, and architectural elements from the Italian and Second Empire styles.
The building was constructed around 1850 and opened in 1852 as Silliman Female Collegiate Institute, originally serving women only. The Louisiana Presbytery acquired it after 1866, it closed in 1931, was reopened by local parents in 1965, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
The institute is named after its founder William Silliman and was originally designed as a school for women. Visitors can observe today how the use of spaces has evolved over time, from single-sex education to a coeducational school with chapel facilities.
The school campus can be viewed from the exterior and occupies grounds about 1.5 acres in size showcasing the classical architecture. Since it remains an active school, inquire about visiting opportunities and access times before entering the campus.
The institute has a notable rivalry with other local schools, particularly in sports, and won football state championships in multiple years. This athletic tradition and local rivalries have shaped school life for decades.
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