Benedict College
A college university on Harden St, in the middle of things: 123 places within a five-minute walk. One of 356 schools & childcare in Columbia.















On the National Register since 1987

Benedict College Historic District
Benedict College Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 20, 1987. It is significant for its black history, education and architecture at the state level. Its architecture is described as Late Victorian and Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals. The district takes in 5 historic buildings.
Benedict College is a private historically black college in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1870 by northern Baptists, it was originally a teachers' college. It has since expanded to offer majors in many disciplines across the liberal arts. The campus includes buildings in the Benedict College Historic District, a historic area listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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1600 Harden St
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