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Judson College at Marion, AL (established 1838)

Historic Schools | Marion in Perry County  

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NOTE: Judson College suspended its academic operations on July 31, 2021

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Judson College was established in 1838 by members of Siloam Baptist Church, and it opened January 7, 1839. Judson is the fifth oldest women’s college in the United States. The college was named for Ann Hasseltine Judson, the first female foreign missionary from the United States. Judson has been affiliated with the Alabama Baptist Convention throughout its history. The campus of Judson College is the focal point of the Judson College Historic District that was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on February 3, 1993.

Provided are pictures of some of the historic buildings on the campus of Judson College.  Captions on the pictures provide additional details.

 

 

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Welcome to rural southwest Alabama. This website is dedicated to twelve counties located in rural southwest Alabama which includes a large portion of Alabama’s Black Belt area. This region is known for its rich and diverse heritage, historic homes and churches, and natural beauty. This website contains details about historic and interesting places that you will find in this area of Alabama.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST OF THE HOMES INCLUDED ARE PRIVATE RESIDENCES AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARE DRIVE BY ONLY.

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Dedicated to the memory of Stacy Milstead Henson (1978-2008) & Inez “Sis” Watts (1924-2007).

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