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 Booker T. Washington Elementary School
N 34° 05.968 W 098° 34.684
14S E 538919 N 3773264
Texas Historical Marker providing some history of the Booker T. Washington Elementary School at this site, no longer needed due to integration, but not to be forgotten. Located at W 6th and Floyd Streets, Burkburnett, TX.
Waymark Code: WM1282Y
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2020
Views: 2
Marker Number: 18637
Marker Text:
Few details exist about early Education for Burkburnett's African American children. Documents show an African American school for the 1920-21 school year with one student. Enrollment steadily increased and in 1927, land was purchased for a school. The old schoolhouse, a partial barn, was moved to the site where eight grades were taught by one teacher. Students were required to go to Wichita Falls for high school. In 1959, land was purchased, and a three-room brick school was built to accommodate students. In addition to commitment to education, the school became a focal point in the community, hosting events and activities. The school closed after integration, but the legacy of the educators and students remains. (2017)
Marker is Property of the State of Texas
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