Orange in Orange County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Black Education in Orange County
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 12, 2018
1. Black Education in Orange COunty Marker
Schools for Orange County’s black children were held in churches and private homes as early as the 1870s. In 1887 a black school was opened in the Duncan Woods community, and another was soon established in Orange. Known as Orange Colored School, it was renamed in 1930 in honor of educator Robert Russa Moton and again in 1946 for longtime principal Emma H. Wallace. Another elementary school was located near Rebeck Crossing in the northern part of the city, and by 1960 Franklin Elementary and North Junior High were in operation.
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11471.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education.
Location. 30° 6.05′ N, 93° 44.061′ W. Marker is in Orange, Texas, in Orange County. Marker is on West John Avenue east of Fifth Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 512 West John Avenue, Orange TX 77630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Salem United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cox House (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Mary's Catholic Church
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 12, 2018
2. Black Education in Orange COunty Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2018.
