IN-53.2008.2 Benjamin Banneker School

Marker text: BENJAMIN BANNEKER SCHOOL

African-American students went to "Colored School" on 6th Street, circa 1874-1915, under 1869 law. New elementary school for black students opened here December 7, 1915 with 93 students and 3 teachers. Gymnasium added 1941-1942. Schools integrated under 1949 Indiana law. Segregation at Banneker ended 1951 despite protests from some citizens.

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