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National Register of Historic Places

Lincoln Normal School

On the National Register since 20224 years
Listed 2022Marion
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About Lincoln Normal School

Lincoln Normal School, at 205 Lincoln St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 29, 2022. The Register lists it for its education, ethnic heritage-black and social history, at the local level. The listing covers 10.7 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes

205 Lincoln St., Marion · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Lincoln Normal SchoolStart here
  2. 2Phillips Memorial AuditoriumClassical Revival · Built 1867 · next door
  3. 3First Congregational Church of MarionBuilding · 0.2 mi on
  4. 4West Marion Historic DistrictClassical Revival · 0.4 mi on
  5. 5President's House, Marion InstituteNeo-Classical · Built 1912 · 0.2 mi on
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5 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BChapel and Lovelace Hall, Marion Military InstituteClassical Style0.5 miDGreen Street Historic DistrictBungaloid0.6 miBSiloam Baptist ChurchGreek Revival0.8 miBMarion Female SeminaryGreek Revival0.8 miDMarion Courthouse Square Historic District (Additional Documentation)Greek Revival0.9 mi

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Questions about Lincoln Normal School

Is Lincoln Normal School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 29, 2022 (Register number 100001479).

Is Lincoln Normal School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Kenworthy Hall, 1.5 miles away.

Can you visit Lincoln Normal School?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.