Leland College was founded in 1870 as a college for blacks in New Orleans, Louisiana, but was open to all races. After its original buildings burned in 1923, it was relocated near Baker, Louisiana. Never accredited, the school closed in 1960 because of financial difficulties. The area of the Baker campus, comprising four contributing properties and one non-contributing building, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1982. The college facilities had become derelict by the time of listing. In the early 21st century, only the ruins of the two dormitories can be seen faintly through trees. Frame classroom, the President's House, and the Concrete Classrom all disappeared at some time. Holbrook Chamberlain, a philanthropist from Brooklyn established the school. He bought the land and built the school buildings. John Elijah Ford served as the school’s president. Notable alumnus Eddie Robinson - former Grambling State University head football coach - Class Year 1941 John W. Joseph - first black mayor of Opelousas, Louisiana Professor Eugene A. Daule (Doley) Rev A. L. Davis - 1949 See also National Register of Historic Places listings in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana References Defunct private universities and colleges in Louisiana Universities and colleges in New Orleans University and college buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Louisiana Buildings and structures in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana National Register of Historic Places in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana 1870 establishments in Louisiana 1960 disestablishments in Louisiana Historically black universities and colleges in Louisiana