IN-53.2005.1 - The Colored School

Marker text: THE COLORED SCHOOL

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Before 1869, education of African-Americans was generally not within the common school system. The school building on this site was used until 1915, when it was replaced by the Carnegie library. Students attended classes at another site until the new Banneker School opened on the west side December 1915; the school remained segregated until 1951.

Installed 2005 Indiana Historical Bureau, Bloomington Black Business & Professional Association and Unitarian University Church of Bloomington