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Brick School
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By J. J. Prats, February 14, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Brick School Marker | | |
Inscription. Established for blacks in 1895 through philanthropy of Mrs. Joseph K. Brick; became junior college in 1926. Closed, 1933. Buildings stood here.
Erected 1979 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number E-90.)
Location. 36° 8.706′ N, 77° 41.604′ W. Marker is in Bricks, North Carolina, in Edgecombe County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 301 and Bricks Lane, on the right on U.S. 301. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Whitakers NC 27891, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. “Enfield Riot” (approx. 3.4 miles away); Willie Jones (approx. 13.3 miles away); Hutchins G. Burton (approx. 13.3 miles away); Washington’s Southern Tour (approx. 13.4 miles away); Independence (approx. 13.4 miles away); Cornwallis (approx. 13.5 miles away).
Regarding Brick School. “The school was made possible by the gifts of Mrs. Julia Elma Brewster of Brooklyn, N.Y.” —1916 bulletin of the Bureau of Education, U.S. Department of the Interior, entitled “Negro Education”
Also see . . . North Carolina Postcards. Five campus views, including Beard Hall, Benedict Hall, others. (Submitted on February 18, 2009.)
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By J. J. Prats, February 14, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Brick School Marker | | |
Joseph Keasbey Brick Agricultural, Industrial, and Normal School; J. K. Brick School |
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New York Public Library Collection, circa 1909 | |
| | 3. "Ingram Chapel, J. K. Brick School, N.C."
"Largest A. M. A. School Under Negro Control" | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on February 18, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 269 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. Submitted on February 18, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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