Lincoln Normal School
Lincoln Normal School, Civil War era school building in Marion, Alabama.
The Lincoln Normal School stands as a two-story educational structure with distinct architectural elements representing 19th-century institutional design principles.
Founded in 1867 by a Union Army soldier and nine former slaves, the institution provided education for African American students during the post-Civil War reconstruction period.
The Phillips Memorial Auditorium within the school complex served as a center for musical performances, including regular tours by student choirs across multiple states.
Visitors can explore the remaining structures of the school complex, which are listed in both the National Register of Historic Places and Alabama Register of Landmarks.
The institution graduated numerous students who achieved advanced degrees, including civil rights leader Coretta Scott King and educator Edythe Scott Bagley.
Location: Alabama
Inception: 1867
GPS coordinates: 32.62528,-87.32889
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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