Swayne Hall

Swayne Hall is the oldest building on the campus of in , , , . It was built in 1857 by slaves for use by a Baptist men's college.
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  • Type: College building
  • Description: National Historic Landmark
  • Also known as: Swayne Hall, Talladega College

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dr. William R. Harvey Museum of Art and Talladega College.

Museum
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The is an art museum at in in the . The museum, which is named after donor and alumni William R. Harvey, includes the Amistad Mutiny murals by Hale Woodruff. is situated 540 feet east of Swayne Hall.

College
is a private, historically black college in . It is Alabama's oldest private historically black college and offers 17 degree programs. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. is situated 660 feet southwest of Swayne Hall.

Prison
The Federal Correctional Institution is a medium-security federal prison for male inmates in . It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. is situated 2 miles southwest of Swayne Hall.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Talladega and Waldo.

Town
is a city in and the county seat of , United States. It was incorporated in 1835. At the 2020 census, the population was 15,861.

Village
is a town in , , United States. It incorporated in 1972. At the 2020 census, the population was 258. is situated 6 miles southeast of Swayne Hall.

Swayne Hall

Latitude
33.43374° or 33° 26′ 2″ north
Longitude
-86.11334° or 86° 6′ 48″ west
Elevation
581 feet (177 metres)
Inception
1852
Levels
3
Open location code
865MCVMP+FM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 822885785
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­college
Geo­Names ID
7304667
Wiki­data ID
Q14679509
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