Location Information

• Mount Vernon Campus Facilities

The main campus of Brewton-Parker Christian University is ideally located on Highway 280 in the adjoining towns of Mt. Vernon and Ailey, Georgia, about halfway between Macon and Savannah. The scenic 270-acre campus features thirty-five buildings, outdoor athletic properties, and a five-acre lake situated within this tranquil rural setting. Mild winters and abundant rainfall provide a pleasant climate.

Mount Vernon Campus Facilities

Warren C. Crawley, Sr. Commons

An upper-class men’s dormitory, previously known as Baron Ridge, was rededicated in fall of 2020 as the Warren C. Crawley, Sr. Commons to honor the legacy of Mr. Crawley, who in 1904 donated five acres of land to make possible the establishment of Union Baptist Institute, the predecessor of what today is Brewton-Parker Christian University. The Crawley Commons consists of four buildings: two were renovated during the summer of 2016, the third was built in 2018, and the fourth completed in 2019.

Briscoe-Goble Center

Brewton-Parker Christian University purchased the Hughes house and property in 1990. In 1992 after renovations to the house and the addition of a 2,000 square foot wing, the building re-opened as home to the Baptist Collegiate Ministries program and was named Briscoe Religious Activity Center in honor of the late D. Eugene Briscoe, Director of the Georgia Baptist Department of Student Work. In 2022, with a generous bequest from the late Barbara Katherine “Bobbi” Goble, the University completed further renovations and changed the name to the Briscoe-Goble Center for Baptist Collegiate Ministries.

Cadle Building

Brewton-Parker Christian University purchased the Cadle house and property in 1958. In 1996, thanks to donations from Dr. Leonard Durrence and in partnership with Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia, the Cadle house was transformed into the John W. McArthur Health Center, featuring the Durrence Clinic, which provided health services to the University and surrounding community. Today the McArthur Health Center serves as our Counseling Center.

Conner Hall

Conner Hall, completed in the fall of 2022, is a modern and inviting dormitory on campus. Offering a comfortable student living experience, the hall comprises suites with two adjoining rooms with a private bathroom. The highlight of Conner Hall is its delightful open-air courtyard, providing an ideal space for students to socialize, relax, and engage in outdoor activities. Safety and well-being are prioritized, with two dedicated resident assistants (RA’s) overseeing the dormitory’s smooth functioning. The generous donation by Kenneth Dowling, a BPCU trustee, in honor of his cousin Barbara Conner, made this exceptional residence possible. As a result, Conner Hall not only provides a nurturing environment for students but also serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Barbara Conner, making it a cherished part of the campus community.

Cook Building

In May 1962 dedication services opened the then Cook Science Hall, made possible by a substantial gift from the estate of Maria W. Cook of Hawkinsville. It was reported to be the largest gift that Brewton-Parker Christian University had received to date at the time.

Dowling Hall

In 1996 Brewton-Parker Christian University broke ground on Dowling Hall, thanks to contributions from Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dowling in honor of Mr. Dowling’s parents, Wiley L. and Cordelia Thomas Dowling. In the summer of 2016, thanks to a donation from Mr. Ken Dowling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dowling, Dowling Hall was renovated and rededicated in memory of his parents W. Edwin Dowling and Primrose Palmer Dowling.

Fountain-New Library

In 1986 Brewton-Parker Professor Janie Fountain New and her husband, W. LaFayett New, of Elberton, Georgia, donated almost half of the needed funds for the new library. Construction began shortly thereafter and the picturesque, lakeside building was dedicated for the 1988-1989 Academic year in honor of both their parents as the Fountain-New Library.

Friendship Hall

Built in 1993, Friendship Hall was constructed due to the need for additional female housing. Friendship Hall is a double-occupancy female dorm that houses 50 students. Each room has a bathroom that is shared with an adjacent room. The rooms surround an open-air courtyard where the students can congregate and enjoy the fresh air. However, during the Fall of 2020 the dormitory transitioned from a female dorm and is now being used as a male dorm.

Gates Hall

The main school building was erected in 1904. It was named in honor of Albert Martin Gates, President of Brewton- Parker from 1922-1941 and is the only surviving original building on campus. Renovations to the President’s Suite were made in April 2002 by the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Art Hall and Mr. and Mrs. William Brunson.

Jordan Business Building

Groundbreaking ceremonies on the Jordan Building were held on January 10, 1987. Funding for the construction had come from the sale of First Union stock donated to the school by Dr. C. M. Jordan, Jr. The building was named for Mr. Jordan’s father, Mr. C.M. Jordan, Sr., a prominent businessman in Wheeler County.

LeRoy Hall

This suite-style, double-occupancy male dormitory houses 106 young men. Originally named West Hall in 1967 for its location at the west end of the campus and in honor of the builder, Mr. Jay West. In 1994, Brewton-Parker Christian University deemed it proper to rename the facility in honor of Mr. Jack LeRoy, active trustee since 1957 and an alumnus, class of 1938. LeRoy received updates and renovations in the summer of 2015 thanks to a generous gift by Chartwells Food Services.

McAllister Hall

McAllister Hall is the oldest women’s residence hall on the Mount Vernon campus. The Hall received a $1.5 million renovation in 2009 which was the first comprehensive overhaul of this building since it was completed in 1947.

Miller, Gilder, Stanley Music Annex

In January 1984 the University held dedication ceremonies for the Gilder Recital Hall and Miller Music buildings, the construction of the buildings was made possible through the funding of the “Make a Dream Come True” campaign. The building’s 24 rooms were all memorialized to individuals, families, businessmen, and foundations who helped fund the project. The Miller Building was wholly named in honor of Dr. W. Starr Miller and his late wife Sara Fallin Miller. Mr. R.T. Gilder Jr. and family gave a generous donation to the building of the University’s recital hall which was named in the family’s honor. In 2006 a $1.1 million music center, an annex to the Miller Music Building, broke ground. Named the Hildegard Stanley Music Annex in honor of Hildegard Stanley whose influence has long been a cornerstone of Brewton-Parker Christian University’s music education offerings since her hire in 1966.

Morgan-Moses Math and Science Center

Completed in 1995, the building was named in honor of two trustees who had been primary benefactors to the project: Mrs. Jean Morgan and Mrs. Margueritte Moses and became the thirteenth new building on campus in the last twelve years.

Newton Building

Originally the Brewton-Parker Dining Hall erected in 1933; Newton became an administrative building in 1977 and was then renamed in dedication of Mrs. Ona Mae “Susie” Newton who bequeathed a large sum of money “to be used in the education of worthy young men and women in the pursuit of higher education.”

Palmer Building

Erected in 1933, originally the Terry Parker Library was remodeled and then renamed in 1987 to honor Dr. J.W. Palmer. Dr. Palmer, a physician who opened his medical practice in Ailey during the fall of 1899, was one of Brewton- Parker’s oldest and most dedicated friends. He served as the secretary of the Board of trustees from 1907-1955.

Parker Building

An alumnus of the class of 1911, H. Terry Parker funded the construction of what then was named the H. Terry Parker Library in 1961. In 1989 after completion of the Fountain-New Library, the Parker Building was renovated and transformed into classroom and office space.

Phillips Student Center

Built in 1966 and named after the eleventh president of Brewton-Parker, Dr. J. Theodore Phillips, the Phillips Student Center was thought to be large enough to accommodate the needs of student body growth well into the next century. The University, unprepared for the astronomical growth experienced in the following 25 years, expanded the building by 7,000 square feet in 1991.

Redding Hall

Redding Hall, completed in the fall of 2023, stands as a modern and inviting dormitory on campus. Offering a comfortable living experience for students, the hall is comprised of suites with two adjoining rooms that share a private bathroom. Redding Hall has an open-air courtyard, providing an ideal space for students to socialize, relax, and engage in outdoor activities. Safety and well-being are prioritized, with two dedicated resident assistants (RA’s) overseeing the dormitory’s smooth functioning. The generous donation by Tim Redding Sr., a BPCU trustee, made this exceptional residence possible.

John E. Roller Hall

Originally known as Robinson Hall, was built in 1960 in honor of the late BPCU President, R. L. Robinson. The once retired dormitory underwent major renovations in 2021. The newly remodeled female dormitory was named after John E. Roller, a lifelong advocate and supporter of Brewton-Parker Christian University. Roller is a two-story building, containing both single and double capacity rooms, each containing a private bathroom. The dormitory has a spacious lobby where students can study and hang-out at their leisure. In addition, two resident assistants (RA’s) are assigned over the dorm to ensure that the ladies are safe and healthy.

Snooks Student Activities Center

Home to the Brewton-Parker Barons since 2004; the Bartow and Jean Snooks Student Activities Center was named to honor the longtime support to the University by the family of Bartow Snooks of Ailey, who graduated from the Brewton- Parker Institute’s high school in 1935. The Hon. Jim L. Gillis, Jr. of Soperton and his brother, longtime state Senator Hugh M. Gillis, were honored with the official naming of the Snooks Student Activities Center’s gymnasium in recognition of their significant gifts toward the center’s completion.

Thompson Hall

The two floor, 100 bed, male dormitory, completed in 1984, was originally named East Hall, denoting its location on the east end of the campus. In 1991 the dormitory was renamed Thomson Hall in honor of significant contributions of two Ailey families: Herschel Van Buren and Edna Watkins Thompson and Thomas Glenn and Helen Thompson. Thompson received updates and renovations in the summer of 2015 thanks to a generous gift by Chartwells Food Services.