Description: Allen University, established by the AME church following the Civil War, was probably the first fou... (more)Allen University, established by the AME church following the Civil War, was probably the first founded and operated by African Americans in South Carolina. It helped to fill the pressing need for African American education in S.C. The overall campus historic district contains four major buildings, ranging in date from 1891-1941, that are situated around the campus green. These buildings include Arnett Hall, Coppin Hall, and the Chappelle Administration Building and were all added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 as part of the Allen University Campus nomination.
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Allen University Historic District
National Register
African American Influence
Year Built: 1888
Period: 1881-1949
Style: Classical Revival
Architect: Unknown
Historic Topics: Education, College, Black History, African-American, Religion, Civil War, Post-Bellum, African-American Education, A.M.E Church, Arnett Hall, Coppin Hall, Chappelle Administration Building, Right Reverend Benjamin W. Arnett, Reverend John C. Smart
Original Primary Use: College, Educational Related Housing
Present Use: Educational
Source: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form; SC Department of Archives and History (digital images), Historic Columbia Foundation
Thematic Resource: Resources Associated with Segregation in Columbia, SC 1880-1960 (MPS048)