Athens State University
| Type | Public two-year senior college |
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| Established | December 9, 1822[1] |
| President | Robert K. Glenn |
| Students | 3,500 |
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| Website | Official website |
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Athens State University is a two-year upper level university located in Athens, Alabama, United States. Thirty-three different majors are offered to junior and senior students. The majors are housed in one of three colleges: Education, Arts and Sciences, and Business.
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History
Athens State University began as the Athens Female Academy in 1822.[1] The Methodist Church took control of the institution in 1842, changing the name to the Athens Female Institute. It became Athens Female College in 1889.[2]
In 1931 the name was shortened to Athens College when it became coeducational. In 1974 the state of Alabama took control, and the college became known as Athens State College. Later, in 1998, the college became Athens State University. Recently, Athens State has moved to an autonomous university status and has established a board of trustees.
Athens State College Historic District
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Athens State College Historic District
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Founders Hall is a contributing property to the historic district
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| Location | 202--212 and 311 N. Beaty St., central campus area roughly bounded by Beaty, Pryor and Hobbs Sts., Athens, Alabama |
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| Area | 8.6 acres (3.5 ha) |
| Built | 1842 |
| Architect | Hiram Higgins |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Greek Revival, Queen Anne |
| NRHP Reference # | 85000254[3] |
| Added to NRHP | February 14, 1985 |
The Athens State College Historic District was named to the National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 1985. It includes Founders Hall, which was built in 1842-1844. Founders Hall is individual listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.
Notable alumni
- Gary Redus, Major League Baseball player[4]
- Chris Guillebeau, personal development author.
- Steve Mizerak, billiards, winner of the U.S. Open in the 1970s.
- Chuck Merriwether, Major League Baseball umpire, 1988 to 1999.
See also
- Athens College (disambiguation)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College, once also known as Athens Female College
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Act 98. To incorporate the trustees of Athens female academy, in Limestone county. Acts Passed at the Fourth Annual Session of the General Assembly of the State of Alabama. Published January 1823. Act approved December 9, 1822. Pages 122-123.
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- ↑ Carroll, Andrew. "Will Redus carry on state tradition?", The Tuscaloosa News, January 29, 1984, page 4B.
External links
- Official website
- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. AL-301, "Athens College, Founder's Hall, Beaty Street, Athens, Limestone County, AL", 2 photos, 11 measured drawings, 2 data pages
- HABS No. AL-306, "Beaty-Mason House, 211 South Beaty Street, Athens, Limestone County, AL", 9 photos, 9 measured drawings, 3 data pages
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