University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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From Deep Roots Reaching for the Sky The University of North Alabama traces its origins to LaCrange College, which was established in 1830 at LaCrange, Alabama, by the Methodist Church. In 1854 the president of the school, seeking to reestablish the institution on firmer footing, led most of the faculty and student body to temporary facilities in Florence. The original LaCrange College remained in existence until its physical facilities were destroyed by federal troops in 1863. The school at Florence was required to secure a new charter, and in 1855 it was incorporated as Wesleyan University. In 1872 the school was established as a State Normal School, the first of its kind in the South. Since then the school has had four name changes with its fourth name being the University of North Alabama. It is from these deep roots that the university strives to excel in all endeavors. Student Life 10 Administration Faculty Staff 32 Greeks 62 Events 96 Clubs 132 Sports 194 Classes 234 Ads 298 Index 324 Closing 334 A

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This marble monument was erected in April 1950 by the Alabama State Legislature to mark the site of LaGrange College. LaGrange College was located on a spur of the Cumberland Mountains four miles southwest of Leighton in Colbert County. LInion troops destroyed the college by fire during the Civil War. This past summer a 1940 aerial view of the Florence State Teachers College was discovered during the renovation of Bibb Graves Hall. In those forty years the campus has undergone many changes: 1947 — Keller Hall is constructed. 1 948 — Courtvlew is purchased and re-named Rogers Hall. 1957 — The name of the institution is changed to Florence State College. 1960 — Massive building program is launched and five structures are completed: addition to Collier Library, LaFayette Hall, LaGrange Hall, Floyd Hall, Student Union Building. 1967 — Three new structures are completed: Rice and Rivers Hall, the green house, and the Planetarium. 1 968 — The Board of Trustees changes name of institution to Florence State University. 1969 — Apartments for married students are constructed. The Lurleen Burns Wallace Fine Arts Center is opened. 1970 — Bennett Infirmary is opened. 1972 — Flowers Hall is opened. 1974 — The Board of Trustees approves a change in name to the University of North Alabama. 1978 — Education-Nursing Building is opened.