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.
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| Location | 308 Monroe Street Yazoo City, Mississippi |
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| Coordinates | 32°50′37″N 90°24′50″W / 32.84361°N 90.41389°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Architect | Augustus J. Oakes |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 93000207[1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 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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