Pope Cottage

Second Oldest Campus Building • Est. 1885

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National Register Property

Welcome to Pope Cottage

Constructed in 1885 as the residence of President Stanley Pope (served 1877–1887), Pope Cottage is the second oldest building on campus and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today it serves as the home of the Department of Mass Communication.

1885 Year Built
#2 Oldest on Campus
NRHP Historic Listing

Currently Houses

Department of Mass Communication
Journalism • Media • Strategic Communication

The department offers coursework and experiential learning across news, media production, and public communication—headquartered in historic Pope Cottage.

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A Brief History & Legacy

Built in 1885 for President Stanley Pope, Pope Cottage is a cherished survivor from Tougaloo's early campus era. Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, it now connects past and present as an academic home for Mass Communication.

  • Former presidential residence (Stanley Pope, 1877–1887)
  • Second oldest building on campus
  • National Register of Historic Places

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