Coleman College (Louisiana)
American school in Louisiana (1887–1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Coleman University.
Coleman College (1887–1937; and 1943–1950s), formerly Coleman Academy, was a segregated African American secondary school founded in Gibsland, Louisiana, and incorporated in 1887.[1] It was the first secondary school for Black students in northern Louisiana. It was founded by Oliver Lewis Coleman. From 1943 to 1950s, the school relocated to Shreveport, Louisiana, before its closure.
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Coordinates | 32.538401°N 93.062053°W / 32.538401; -93.062053 |
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Established | 1887 |
Founder | Oliver Lewis Coleman |
Closed | 1950s |
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