Swayne Hall, Talladega College
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Swayne Hall is the oldest building, built in 1857 in part by slaves, on the campus of Talladega College
in Talladega, Alabama
. Talladega College is a liberal arts college that was the only liberal arts college for black Americans in Alabama.
The building is named for General Wager Swayne
, a Union Army
general during the American Civil War
who also served as the appointed military Governor of Alabama
during the early days of Reconstruction, serving from 1867 to 1868.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1974.
Talladega College
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in Talladega, Alabama
Talladega, Alabama
Talladega is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 15,143. The city is the county seat of Talladega County. Talladega is approximately 50 miles east of Birmingham, Alabama....
. Talladega College is a liberal arts college that was the only liberal arts college for black Americans in Alabama.
The building is named for General Wager Swayne
Wager Swayne
Wager Swayne was a Union Army general during the American Civil War who received America's highest military decoration the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Second Battle of Corinth...
, a Union Army
Union Army
The Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the Northern Army and the National Army...
general during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
who also served as the appointed military Governor of Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
during the early days of Reconstruction, serving from 1867 to 1868.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1974.