Forsyth in Monroe County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
State Teachers and Agricultural College / Hubbard Training School
Photographed By David Seibert, January 6, 2004
1. State Teachers and Agricultural College / Hubbard Training School Marker
Inscription.
State Teachers and Agricultural College, also, Hubbard Training School. . Founded in 1902 by William M. Hubbard, STAC was one of the state’s official schools for the instruction of black teachers between 1931 and 1938. Originally named the Forsyth Normal and Industrial School, STAC was one of three black public colleges added to the University System of Georgia in 1932. Teachers from rural county school systems came to STAC to earn their teaching certificates. After closing in 1939, the school re-opened later that year as the Hubbard Training School, Monroe County’s first black high school. New construction on this campus, begun in 1955, housed the Hubbard Elementary and High School and, in 1970, the Hubbard Elementary School.
Founded in 1902 by William M. Hubbard, STAC was one of the state’s official schools for the instruction of black teachers between 1931 and 1938. Originally named the Forsyth Normal and Industrial School, STAC was one of three black public colleges added to the University System of Georgia in 1932. Teachers from rural county school systems came to STAC to earn their teaching certificates. After closing in 1939, the school re-opened later that year as the Hubbard Training School, Monroe County’s first black high school. New construction on this campus, begun in 1955, housed the Hubbard Elementary and High School and, in 1970, the Hubbard Elementary School.
Erected 2002 by The Georgia Historical Society and the Hubbard Alumni Association. (Marker Number 102-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 33° 1.442′ N, 83° 57.278′ W. Marker is in Forsyth, Georgia, in Monroe County. Marker is on Georgia Route 83, 0.2 miles south of Washington Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Forsyth GA 31029, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
2. State Teachers and Agricultural College / Hubbard Training School Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2009
3. State Teachers and Agricultural College / Hubbard Training School Marker
Georgia Highway 83 is in the background
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2009
4. State Teachers and Agricultural College Women's Dormitory
Viewed from the front
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2009
5. State Teachers and Agricultural College Women's Dormitory
Three-quarter side and rear view
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2009
6. State Teachers and Agricultural College Women's Dormitory
Viewed from the rear; the National Register of Historic Places plaque is visible in the near the corner of the building
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2009
7. National Register of Historic Places Plaque on Rear of Women's Dormitory
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,219 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on January 4, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 8, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.