Swayne Hall, Talladega College

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Swayne Hall, Talladega College
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Location:	Talladega, Alabama
Coordinates:	33°25′45.92″N 86°7′3.23″W / 33.4294222, -86.1175639Coordinates: 33°25′45.92″N 86°7′3.23″W / 33.4294222, -86.1175639
Built/Founded:	1857
Architect:	Unknown
Architectural style(s):	No Style Listed
Designated as NHL:	December 02, 1974[1]
Added to NRHP:	December 02, 1974[2]
NRHP Reference#:	74002223
Governing body:	Private

Swayne Hall is the oldest building, built in 1857 in part by slaves, on the campus of Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama. Talladega College is a liberal arts college that was the only liberal arts college for black Americans in Alabama.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974.^[1][3]

[edit] See also

• List of National Historic Landmarks in Alabama

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b} Swayne Hall, Talladega College. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
3. ^ James Sheire (August, 1974), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Talladega College—Swayne HallPDF (204 KiB), National Park Service 

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