W.S. Brooks High School
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N 38° 33.158 W 076° 34.321
18S E 363019 N 4268304
This historical marker is placed at the location of the former location of the first public high school for African American students. The facility is now the Board of Education for Calvert County.
Waymark Code: WM6ATR
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 05/04/2009
Views: 5
W.S. BROOKS
HIGH SCHOOL
"The first public high school for African Americans in Calvert County was opened in 1938 and served until desegregation in 1966. Named for William Sampson Brooks (1865 - 1934). Born in Calvert County, Rev. Brooks was an advocate of education, 44th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and author of Accounts of His Missionary Travels in Europe, Africa and the Middle East."
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland State Highway Administration
County (required): Calvert County
Location (required): It is located on the side of Dares Beach Road in front of the Board of Education in Calvert County.
More info about the site/marker (optional): While the shoulder of the road is wide enough to pull over and park for a quick viewing, a person can park in the Board of Education parking lot.
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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