Brashear Academy - Port Gibson, MS
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linkys
N 31° 57.564 W 090° 58.893
15R E 690754 N 3537713
A mid 19th century school for young ladies that is currently owned by a local church.
Waymark Code: WMCM93
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 09/20/2011
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Red brick building with annex off the back corner. Still in relatively good condition considering its age and use.
From the marker in front of the building:
Port Gibson Historical Tour
BRASHEAR ACADEMY
407 Walnut. 1857 Greek Revival. Erected as a school for young ladies. Brashear Academy became Chamberlain-Hunt Acadamey after the Civil War. Thereafter used as a public school until purchased by the First Presbyterian Church.
Address:
407 Walnut Street
Port Gibson, MS USA
39150
Web Site: [Web Link]
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