The University of North Alabama

The University of North Alabama

Education

The University of North Alabama traces its roots all the way back to LaGrange College and its charter in 1830. The college moved to Florence in 1855 and renamed Florence Wesleyan University. The college closed during 1861-1869 due to the Civil War. When it reopened, it failed due to lack of funds. The school and land was then deeded to the state of Alabama to be used as a normal college. The State Normal School opened in 1872. This college was the first normal school south of the Ohio River and the first co-educational institution in the state. In 1887 the name of the school was changed to State Normal College. In 1913 the school name was changed back to State Normal School. In 1957 the name was changed to Florence State College and in 1968 it became know at Florence State University. Finally, in 1974 the college became known as the University of North Alabama. The school now offers more than 90 majors and consists of more than 20 buildings. Currently there are over 7,000 students attending the university.

Claire Eagle, University of North Alabama

University of North Alabama, "Brief Look at University of North Alabama History." Florence, Alabama, 2005.

University of North Alabama, "About," https://www.una.edu/about/ (accessed May 3, 2015).

Cultural Resource Survey

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