Anniston Normal and Industrial School | |
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323 Walnut Avenue, Anniston, Alabama, United States | |
Coordinates | 33°38′56″N 85°50′00″W / 33.649008°N 85.833384°W |
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Other names | Anniston Normal and Industrial College |
School type | Black elementary school Private |
Religious affiliation(s) | Baptist |
Established | 1898 |
Founder | A.A. Battle |
Closed | c. 1915 |
The Anniston Normal and Industrial School (1898 – c. 1915) was a segregated private school for African-Americans in Anniston, Alabama, US. [1] Initially a parochial school affiliated with the Baptists.
The school was founded by A.A. Battle, and was funded by the Baptists. [2] [3] It was opened eight months a year, and was operated by Black people. [3] Former principals of the Anniston Normal and Industrial School included E.B. Knight, [3] and Charles H. Hayes. [2]
During its brief history of operation, the school experienced multiple fires. [4] [5] It closed due to lack of enrollment and funding issues. [1]
Anniston Normal and Industrial School | |
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Location | |
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323 Walnut Avenue, Anniston, Alabama, United States | |
Coordinates | 33°38′56″N 85°50′00″W / 33.649008°N 85.833384°W |
Information | |
Other names | Anniston Normal and Industrial College |
School type | Black elementary school Private |
Religious affiliation(s) | Baptist |
Established | 1898 |
Founder | A.A. Battle |
Closed | c. 1915 |
The Anniston Normal and Industrial School (1898 – c. 1915) was a segregated private school for African-Americans in Anniston, Alabama, US. [1] Initially a parochial school affiliated with the Baptists.
The school was founded by A.A. Battle, and was funded by the Baptists. [2] [3] It was opened eight months a year, and was operated by Black people. [3] Former principals of the Anniston Normal and Industrial School included E.B. Knight, [3] and Charles H. Hayes. [2]
During its brief history of operation, the school experienced multiple fires. [4] [5] It closed due to lack of enrollment and funding issues. [1]