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Elizabeth Female Academy Site (No. 101-3X)

Natchez, Mississippi • Adams County

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About This Property

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The Elizabeth Female Academy Site in Natchez, Mississippi, marks the location of a pioneering institution that provided advanced education for women in the early 19th century. It was one of the first academies in the South to offer a curriculum comparable to male colleges of the era.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
1.5
Listed Date
5/6/1977
Other Names
No. 101-3x

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Education
Periods of Significance
1800 Ad - 1849 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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