Augustus J. Oakes House

Augustus J. Oakes House
Location 308 Monroe Street
Yazoo City, Mississippi
Coordinates 32°50′37″N 90°24′50″W / 32.84361°N 90.41389°W / 32.84361; -90.41389Coordinates: 32°50′37″N 90°24′50″W / 32.84361°N 90.41389°W / 32.84361; -90.41389
Area less than one acre
Architect Augustus J. Oakes
Architectural style Colonial Revival, Queen Anne
NRHP Reference # 93000207[1]
Added to NRHP April 8, 1993

The Augustus J. Oakes House is a historic residence in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Augustus J. Oakes (March 22, 1854 - October 2, 1924) was the founder of the private Oakes Academy school for African Americans in 1884. He was married to Emma Johnson Oakes (1882 - 1942) and is buried in Yazoo City's Glenwood Cemetery.[2] The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 8, 1993. It is located at 308 Monroe Street.

The house is located at coordinates: 32°50′37″N 90°24′50″W / 32.843611°N 90.413889°W / 32.843611; -90.413889

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References

  1. National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Mississippi: Guide to Unique Places page 110


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