Historical Marker
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This historical marker indicates the original location of Scribner High School. The text reads, "In 1880, an 1822 school building on this site became Scribner High School for African-American students, under an 1869 Indiana law mandating public education for African-American children and allowing segregated schools. Modern facility completed and state commissioned 1907. Closed 1952 after 1949 state desegregation law."
Image courtesy of Daniel Vivian.
This file appears in: Scribner High School
Scribner High School
Before the Civil War, Black Americans had limited educational opportunities. White children had access to tutors, private academies, and, in some areas, public schools. By contrast, Black children, whether enslaved or free, rarely received formal…