Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
Wikipedia covers the district in its article on Tuskegee University. Wikipedia ↗
The linked article describes the district, not this listing alone, so its text is not quoted here.
The record
| Property type | Historic district |
| Address | 1 mi. NW of Tuskegee on U.S. 80, Tuskegee vicinity, AL |
| County | Macon County |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Black heritage, Education |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 66000151 |
| Type of place | National Historic Site |
| Visitors per year | 10,102 |
| Contributing resources | 3 buildings, 1 site |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 1 mi. NW of Tuskegee on U.S. 80, Tuskegee, AL |
| Website | nps.gov/tuin/index.htm ↗ |
| Coordinates | 32.4290° N, 85.7041° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site · under a mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Camping 33 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 7 records ↗
Map
Nearby in Macon County
Guidebooks to historic places and travel in Alabama
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
When was Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
Yes. Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website. About 10,102 people visit each year.
Source: Official website
Where is Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
1 mi. NW of Tuskegee on U.S. 80, Tuskegee vicinity, Macon County, Alabama. The nearest national park unit is Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, under a mile away.
What does the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site listing include?
The listing counts 4 contributing resources. Those are 3 buildings and 1 site. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
One federal campground is within reach, Camping, 33 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000151. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The Wikipedia article linked under "What it is" covers the district around this listing, so only its title is used. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.