Leland College
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Leland College
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| Nearest city: | Baker, Louisiana |
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| Coordinates: | 30°35′34″N 91°10′52″W / 30.59278°N 91.18111°WCoordinates: 30°35′34″N 91°10′52″W / 30.59278°N 91.18111°W |
| Area: | 20.9 acres (8.5 ha) |
| Built: | 1923 |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: |
82000433 [1] |
| Added to NRHP: | November 10, 1982 |
Leland College was a school and college for blacks, that in fact was open to all races, that was established in 1870.[2] It was established first in New Orleans, Louisiana, and moved to a location near Baker, Louisiana in 1923, "after its original buildings burned". The school closed in 1960.[3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[1]
Notable Alumni [edit]
- Eddie Robinson - former Grambling State University head football coach - Class Year 1941
References [edit]
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
- ^ Leland College
- ^ History of Leland College
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