Before 1845, the College of Louisiana had established itself as one of the leading educational institutions in the country, rivaling even Harvard’s enrollment, as nearly 300 students showed up for some sessions. But its location off the beaten track and the State’s failure to support it financially led to its merger with Centenary College, a Mississippi Methodist institution. That college was founded to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of John Wesley’s organization of the Methodist Societies of England. Centenary was suffering financially and bought the plant and buildings at Jackson and moved to the Louisiana location. The selling price was $10,000; however, the Methodist conference of Mississippi paid only $166.66, never paying the balance.
The amalgamation of the two schools in 1845 under the name “Centenary College of Louisiana” proved to be a good move for both institutions. Before the Civil War, Centenary enjoyed productive years. A magnificent classroom/administration building was erected in 1846, flanked by two dorms, one of which is still standing as a museum and relic. The Civil War, in effect, dealt a mortal wound to Centenary and Jackson. The College closed during the conflict, and six of the 10 seniors were killed in battle or died of wounds and illness. The College was used as a hospital and was captured and recaptured by Union and Confederate forces. The campus itself was the scene of more than one battle. Centenary at Jackson never really recovered from the War. It hung on there till 1908, but only barely. Perhaps the best thing that can be said of those bleak postwar years in Jackson is that finally in 1895, 70 years after its founding, women were admitted to the College. In 1903, four of the 20 graduates were women. The College moved to Shreveport in 1908through the efforts of prominent Shreveport Methodists.
Today’s students have access to a wealth of technology. Each residence hall room has two computer ports, thereby making the virtual classroom available to students 24 hours a day. The “Information Highway” has brought the world to the Centenary campus.A common belief binds alumni together – a belief that higher education will equip one to be a better person: more informed, more productive, more contributing to the nation and to society.
For 175 years Centenary has done just that. May it continue.
The sixty-five-acre campus of Centenary College of Louisiana, two miles south of downtown Shreveport, is widely known for its natural beauty and stately Georgian architecture.
Founded in 1825, Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River, a Tier One National Liberal Arts College, and a member of the Associated Colleges of the South. Centenary is a selective, private, residential institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
The Shreveport/Bossier City area is located in the northwest corner of Louisiana near the Texas and Arkansas borders. The combined population for the Shreveport/Bossier Greater Metropolitan Area is approximately 393,000.
Centenary's residence life is centered around World Houses, drawing students together in common residence and with common purpose. Through your House, you will actively address one of three global challenges through service projects with community partners and leadership opportunities both on and off-campus.
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