Magnolia in Pike County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Harper Baptist Seminary

April 16, 2017

1. Harper Baptist Seminary Marker

Inscription. Harper Baptist Seminary was organized here in 1941. The school's origin can be traced to Harper Baptist College, formerly located near Gloster in Amite County. Named in honor of Dr. Simon Harper, a former slave and community leader, the college was incorporated by the legislature in 1890 to educate African American youth. Following the third fire at the college, the property was sold and a new school was constructed here in 1942, retaining part of the original name.

Erected 2016 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program marker series.

Location. 31° 9.79′ N, 90° 27.559′ W. Marker is in Magnolia, Mississippi, in Pike County. Marker is on Cunnigen St. south of North Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Magnolia MS 39652, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pike County Courthouse (approx. 1.3 miles away); Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865 (approx. 1.6 miles away); Henry Quin Home (approx. 4 miles away); C.C. Bryant

April 16, 2017

2. Harper Baptist Seminary Marker

(approx. 4.3 miles away); McComb (approx. 5½ miles away); Bo Diddley (approx. 5.7 miles away); Summit Street (approx. 6.4 miles away); Grierson's Raid 1863 (approx. 8.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Magnolia.

Categories. • African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education •

April 16, 2017

3. Harper Baptist Seminary Marker

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