State Normal School
The State Normal School began in 1872 after Florence Wesleyan University closed and the building was deeded to the State. This university was the first normal school south of the Ohio River. The college consisted of a two year program to train teachers. A year after the school was opened female stud...
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Cultural resources State Normal School Claire Eagle, University of North Alabama |
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The State Normal School began in 1872 after Florence Wesleyan University closed and the building was deeded to the State. This university was the first normal school south of the Ohio River. The college consisted of a two year program to train teachers. A year after the school was opened female students were admitted, but non registered, making the State Normal School the first coeducational institution in the state. Tuition was only $11 a year. In 1887 the college's name was changed to State Normal College. |
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State Normal SchoolClaire Eagle, University of North AlabamaEducationThe State Normal School began in 1872 after Florence Wesleyan University closed and the building was deeded to the State. This university was the first normal school south of the Ohio River. The college consisted of a two year program to train teachers. A year after the school was opened female students were admitted, but non registered, making the State Normal School the first coeducational institution in the state. Tuition was only $11 a year. In 1887 the college's name was changed to State Normal College.Alabama Cultural Resource Survey1872-1887Texthttps://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/447University of North Alabama, "Brief Look at University of North Alabama History." Florence, Alabama, 2005. |
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State Normal School |
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State Normal School |
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Claire Eagle, University of North Alabama |
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Claire Eagle, University of North Alabama |
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