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Post by David Sechrest on Jun 28, 2006 15:49:26 GMT -5
When the "new" Central School was built in 1905, the frame structure of the old Central was moved to 14th & Union and became Columbus' only school for black children.
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RER
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Post by RER on Oct 1, 2007 17:38:15 GMT -5
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"The Booker T. Washington School was Columbus' only African-American school (grades 1-7). By circa 1899, the town's African-American population had increased enough to qualify for a seperate school under 1869 Indiana Law.
Like other African-American schools around the state, it was a symbol of community pride and achievement; however, it closed in 1922.
A Historical Marker is located at the North East corner of 14th & Union Street." END QUOTE
Sign Placement: Erected 1998 Indiana Historical Bureau Cummins Engine Foundation and Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
Source: Interstate, Page 27
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