Voorhees College

Voorhees College

Voorhees College is a private, historically black college in Denmark, South Carolina. It is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

In 1897, Elizabeth Evelyn Wright founded Denmark Industrial School for African Americans. Located in a rural area and the small town of Denmark, it was modeled on the well-known Tuskegee Institute of Alabama. The first classes were held on the second floor of an old store.

Current President: W. Franklin Evans

Official website: www.voorhees.edu