Anniston Normal and Industrial School

The Anniston Normal and Industrial School (1898 – c. 1915) was a segregated private school for African-Americans in Anniston, Alabama, US.^[1] Initially a parochial school affiliated with the Baptists.

Anniston Normal and Industrial School
Location
323 Walnut Avenue, Anniston, Alabama, United States
Coordinates	33.649008°N 85.833384°W / 33.649008; -85.833384
Information
Other names	Anniston Normal and Industrial College
School type	Black elementary school Private
Religious affiliation(s)	Baptist
Established	1898
Founder	A.A. Battle
Closed	c. 1915

History

The school was founded by A.A. Battle, and was funded by the Baptists.^[2][3] It was opened eight months a year, and was operated by Black people.^[3] Former principals of the Anniston Normal and Industrial School included E.B. Knight,^[3] and Charles H. Hayes.^[2]

During its brief history of operation, the school experienced multiple fires.^[4][5] It closed due to lack of enrollment and funding issues.^[1]