Locust Dell Academy
Locust Dell Academy was established by Nicholas Hentz and his wife Caroline in the 1840s. The school for girls was built by two slaves, Charles Gray and Washington Farris, who had been "rented out" by their masters. The school was absorbed by Florence Female College in 1855. Willingham Ha...
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Cultural resources Locust Dell Academy Ashley Pentecost, University of North Alabama |
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Cultural resources African American History; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL |
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Locust Dell Academy was established by Nicholas Hentz and his wife Caroline in the 1840s. The school for girls was built by two slaves, Charles Gray and Washington Farris, who had been "rented out" by their masters. The school was absorbed by Florence Female College in 1855. Willingham Hall now sits on its site. |
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Locust Dell AcademyAshley Pentecost, University of North Alabama African American History; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL Locust Dell Academy was established by Nicholas Hentz and his wife Caroline in the 1840s. The school for girls was built by two slaves, Charles Gray and Washington Farris, who had been "rented out" by their masters. The school was absorbed by Florence Female College in 1855. Willingham Hall now sits on its site. Alabama Cultural Resource Survey 1840'sTexthttps://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/539Elizabeth McDonald, "History of Florence City Schools." University of North Alabama archives |
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Locust Dell Academy |
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Ashley Pentecost, University of North Alabama |
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Ashley Pentecost, University of North Alabama |
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