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

Harper Baptist Seminary

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, 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.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

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. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George Chadwick House (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Holmes House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Owens House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Frith House

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Belle Maison (approx. 1.1 miles away); Andrews House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Magnolia Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Berryhill House (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Magnolia.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 16, 2017

2. Harper Baptist Seminary Marker

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 16, 2017

3. Harper Baptist Seminary Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2017.