Huntsville Female College (1851–1895) was a school in Huntsville, Alabama. The school burned January 4, 1895. A historical marker commemorates its history. It was designed by the architect George Gilliam Steele. The scho
1 min estimated reading5 complete sections9.07 algorithmic grade estimate
Before you read
Use the article and the local dictionary together
The complexity label is calculated from sentence length and syllable estimates; it is guidance, not an assessment of you. Open any highlighted word below for its full local dictionary page.
Huntsville Female College (1851–1895) was a school in Huntsville, Alabama. The school burned January 4, 1895. A historical marker commemorates its history. It was designed by the architect George Gilliam Steele.
History
The school was organized by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Catalogues for the school are extant and held by the Alabama Department of Archives & History. The state archive also contains group and individual portraits of students. The school was on the north side of Randolph Street. Rev. A. B. Jones served as a president of the school.
Legacy
Duke University has a four page circular advertising the school.
See also
*List of current and historical women's universities and colleges in the United States
See also
*Women's colleges in the United States *List of women's universities and colleges in the United States
