Locust Dell Academy

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Title

Locust Dell Academy

Subject

African American History; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL

Description

Locust Dell Academy was established by Nicholas Hentz and his wife Caroline in the 1840s. The school for girls was built by two slaves, Charles Gray and Washington Farris, who had been "rented out" by their masters. The school was absorbed by Florence Female College in 1855. Willingham Hall now sits on its site.

Creator

Ashley Pentecost, University of North Alabama

Source

Elizabeth McDonald, "History of Florence City Schools." University of North Alabama archives

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

1840's

Type

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