Dodd College

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States · Est. 1927 · Private

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A historic women's junior college in Shreveport that operated from 1927 to 1942.

  • Founded in 1927 by Monroe E. Dodd, a Southern Baptist Convention leader
  • Private junior college exclusively for women
  • Located in Shreveport, Louisiana
  • Closed in 1942 after 15 years of operation
  • President's Home (built 1928) listed on National Register of Historic Places
  • Had a chapter of Sigma Iota Chi sorority

History & Mission

Dodd College was founded in 1927 by Monroe E. Dodd, a prominent radio preacher who later served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention (1934–1935). The institution operated as a private junior college exclusively for women in Shreveport, Louisiana. The college's President's Home, constructed in 1928 in Colonial Revival style by architect Clarence W. King, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The college ceased operations in 1942 after 15 years.

Student Life

The college maintained a chapter of Sigma Iota Chi sorority, providing students with social and organizational opportunities. The institution's leadership included W. Scott Wilkinson, a Shreveport lawyer and former state House member (1920–1924), who served among the college's trustees.

Founded
1927
Type
Private
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AffiliationSouthern Baptist
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Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources