Camp Hill in Tallapoosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Lyman Ward Military Academy
Photographed By Tim Carr, October 13, 2007
1. Lyman Ward Military Academy Marker
Lyman Ward Military Academy was founded in 1898 as the Southern Industrial Institute by Dr. Lyman Ward, a Universalist minister from New York. Dr. Ward established SII to educate the poor children of Alabama, many of whom had few opportunities due to the devastation caused by the Civil War and subsequent Reconstruction. With donations received from the citizens of Camp Hill and assistance from fellow reformers like Booker T. Washington, founder of Tuskegee Institute, Ward began his school with the goal of preparing young men and women for what he felt was "the work of life".
Erected 2007 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Military. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association, and the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 32° 48.12′ N, 85° 39.51′ W. Marker is in Camp Hill, Alabama, in Tallapoosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Pittman Avenue (State Highway 50) and Ward Circle, on the right when traveling west on Pittman Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camp Hill AL 36850, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker
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More about this marker. Marker is located next to the East entrance to the campus.
Also see . . . Southern Preparatory Academy website homepage. In 2019, Lyman Ward Military Academy rebranded to Southern Preparatory Academy. (Submitted on December 13, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Additional commentary.
1. Faculty and Students of SII and LWMA
Historical Marker Correspondent Tim Carr graduated from LWMA in 1982.
— Submitted December 13, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.
Photographed By Tim Carr, October 13, 2007
2. Unveiling and Dedication of the Lyman Ward Military Academy Marker
Left to Right: Major Joe Watson, Sen. Ted Little, Col. Wesley P. Smith (former school President 1959-1989 and Graduate of The Southern Industrial Institute), and George Wallace, Jr.
Photographed By TRCP Alliance, May 4, 2013
3. Entrance To Lyman Ward Military Academy
Photographed By Tim Carr, December 7, 2008
4. Tallapoosa Hall, built circa 1930
Tallaposa Hall is the main academic building.
Photographed By Tim Carr, October 13, 2007
5. Ross Hall, built circa 1925
Ross Hall is the oldest surviving building on campus. This building has been, a classroom building, basketball gym, dormitory, dining hall, infirmary, staff housing, and now the ROTC building and armory.
Photographed By Tim Carr, October 13, 2007
6. Lyman Ward Military Academy Campus
Hill Hall and Headquarters Building.
Photographed By Tim Carr, 1986
7. Cadet Corp In Formation For Parents Day Parade 1986
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 20, 1982
8. Cadet Battalion Staff passing the Reviewing Stand, Military Day Parade 1982
Left to Right: Cadets Wanda Williams, Tim Carr, Patrick Mareman, Jose Leon, Emory Combs, and Bonita Keel
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 3,502 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 3. submitted on June 24, 2013, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 13, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
