Division Street School Historical Marker

ID: 926 ~ Source: Patricia Nohalty. ~ Creator: Patricia Nohalty. ~ Date: 2015

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Division Street School Historical Marker

A state historical marker installed in 2005 recounts the history of the school.
Image courtesy of Patricia Nohalty.

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Division Street School

By Alex Covington, Jacob Burress, Trish Nohalty & Tommy Skaggs

After the Civil War, Black Americans strived to become full participants in society. Many saw education as crucial for advancement. In 1869, the Indiana General Assembly passed legislation encouraging local school districts to provide Black…