Augustus J. Oakes House

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.

Augustus J. Oakes House
Location308 Monroe Street
Yazoo City, Mississippi
Coordinates32°50′37″N 90°24′50″W
Arealess than one acre
ArchitectAugustus J. Oakes
Architectural styleColonial Revival, Queen Anne
NRHP reference No.93000207[1]
Added to NRHPApril 8, 1993

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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