Star School, Crystal City Missouri USA
N 38° 12.836 W 090° 22.757
15S E 729440 N 4232799
Former site of a negro school house used until 1960.
Waymark Code: WM208N
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2007
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In this two room school, from 1886 to 1960 dedicated teachers provided an elementary education for more than 3,000 children of our community. Dedicated September 18, 1994 by the citizens and Park Board of Crystal City, Missouri.
The building no longer stands here. It has been converted to a small community park. A playground, park benches, picnic tables, outdoor grills, and public restrooms are available here.
More history to be added at a later date.
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History of Mark:
When segregation was practiced this was the elementary school in the area for black children.
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