Hattiesburg in Forrest County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Eureka School
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 5, 2018
1. Eureka School Marker
This building, opened in 1921, under the leadership of W.H. Jones, was one of the first modern brick schools in Miss. for blacks. Its alumni have served the state and nation with distinction.
Erected 1988 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list.
Location. 31° 20.078′ N, 89° 17.451′ W. Marker is in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in Forrest County. Marker is on East Sixth Street west of Mobile Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hattiesburg MS 39401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roots of Rock and Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Taking our Rightful Place in History / We Honor These 15 Brave Men Who Filed The Voting Rights Case (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. W.D. Ridgeway (about 400 feet away); A Bench By The Road (about 400 feet away); J.B. Woods Park (about 400 feet away); East 6th Street USO Club (about 600 feet
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 5, 2018
2. Eureka School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2018.
