Oakland Normal Institute

Oakland Normal Institute
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United States
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TypePrivate academy
Established1887 (1887)
FoundersG. A. & J. T. Holley
Closed1904 (1904)
Located in Mississippi, in the northeast portion of the state
Located in Mississippi, in the northeast portion of the state
Location in Mississippi
Coordinates34°14′05″N 88°15′42″W / 34.23486°N 88.26157°W / 34.23486; -88.26157
Official nameOakland School
DesignatedJuly 13, 2001
Reference no.057-TRE-7007-ML
Designated byGovernor Ronnie Musgrove

Oakland Normal Institute was a private academy in Yale, Mississippi, that provided students a classical education in art and Latin, as well as education and business courses.[1] It was established in 1887, and remained open until 1904, when it became a county school.

  1. ^ "Oakland Normal Institute Graduation Program: 1895". Itawamba Historical Society. March 8, 2009.