Judson College, women's college located in Marion, Alabama
Judson College is a private women's college in Marion, Alabama, a small town in the rural heart of the American South. The campus brings together several historic buildings, some of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The college was founded in 1838, making it one of the oldest women's colleges in the South. It was established under Baptist auspices and maintained that connection for generations.
The campus sits in the center of Marion and is easy to walk around, with buildings close to one another. Because it is an active educational institution, it is worth checking visiting conditions before you arrive.
Marion is the hometown of Coretta Scott King, and the college was part of the local educational fabric during her formative years in the area. That connection gives a visit to this campus a layer of meaning that goes beyond the buildings themselves.
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