Silliman Institute
About Silliman Institute
Silliman Institute, at Bank St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 18, 1983. It was among the first 7 of Clinton’s 15 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 248 other Louisiana listings. The listing covers 1.8 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isPrivate school in Clinton, Louisiana, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 85 MB · National Archives↗1852 to today
- 1852Built
- 1983Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 43 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Bank St., Clinton · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
7 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Silliman Institute
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Silliman Institute
Is Silliman Institute on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 18, 1983 (Register number 83000504).
Is Silliman Institute a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Louisiana has 57 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Courthouse and Lawyers' Row, 0.5 miles away.
Can you visit Silliman Institute?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Silliman Institute?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 85 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73973587 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.