Color photo of greek revival style chapel building. The exterior is brick with white plaster columns at the front, topped by a triangular plinth. Above the plinth is a large square cupola that serves as a clock tower. Walkways, grass, and trees surround the building.
Opened in 1871, Alcorn State University is the nation's oldest public historically Black land grant college. Still operational today, the university now serves more than 3000 students. Oakland Chapel is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
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