Topeka in Shawnee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Monroe School
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 29, 2011
1. Monroe School NHL Marker
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses
national significance
in commemorating the
history of the
United States of America
Erected 1991 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 39° 2.275′ N, 95° 40.58′ W. Marker is in Topeka, Kansas, in Shawnee County. Marker is on SE Monroe Street near SE 15th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1515 SE Monroe Street, Topeka KS 66612, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Playground and Community Center (a few steps from this marker); How to Heat and Cool an Old School (a few steps from this marker); Pillars of the Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Standing Up for Their Rights (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe School Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site. (Submitted on September 10, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Brown v, Board of Education Supreme Court Decision. (Submitted on September 10, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 29, 2011
2. Monroe School Entrance and Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 22, 2015
3. Monroe School and Marker
The marker can be seen to the right of the main entrance.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 22, 2015
4. Monroe School
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 29, 2011
5. Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site Sign
At Monroe School
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5. submitted on September 10, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
