Mobile in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Emerson Institute
Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 10, 2017
1. Emerson Institute Marker
Inscription.
Emerson Institute. . On this site stood Emerson Institute, Mobile's first school for the formal education of African-Americans and one of the few 19th-century normal schools for African-Americans in Alabama. Founded 1865 by the Freedmen's Bureau, the school was run by the American Missionary Association from 1866 until 1927 when it became a Mobile County public school. First located in the "Blue College" on Government Street, the school moved in 1877 here to 266 Scott Street after a disastrous fire. Many of its students had careers of local and national distinction. Emerson closed in 1970 and its buildings were demolished as part of the city's plan for urban renewal.
On this site stood Emerson Institute, Mobile's first school for the formal education of African-Americans and one of the few 19th-century normal schools for African-Americans in Alabama. Founded 1865 by the Freedmen's Bureau, the school was run by the American Missionary Association from 1866 until 1927 when it became a Mobile County public school. First located in the "Blue College" on Government Street, the school moved in 1877 here to 266 Scott Street after a disastrous fire. Many of its students had careers of local and national distinction. Emerson closed in 1970 and its buildings were demolished as part of the city's plan for urban renewal.
Erected 1995 by the Emerson Alumni Association and the Mobile Housing Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 30° 40.98′ N, 88° 3.047′ W. Marker is in Mobile, Alabama, in Mobile County. Marker is on Palmetto Street east of South Bayou Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 759 Palmetto Street, Mobile AL 36603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Emerson Institute Marker looking towards South Scott Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 902 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 10, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.