Mobile in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Caldwell School
Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 10, 2017
1. Caldwell School Marker
Opened in 1887 as Broad Street Academy, this was the site of Mobile's first public high school for African Americans. The building was razed in 1947, and a new elementary school was constructed and named in recognition of William Caldwell, the first principal of Broad Street Academy. Eventually closing because of changing demographics, the Caldwell School building became part of Bishop State Community College. It was rededicated in 2006 as the Caldwell-Richardson Building to also honor local educator Nathaniel Richardson.Erected by the African-American Heritage Trail of Mobile. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 30° 41.562′ N, 88° 3.418′ W. Marker is in Mobile, Alabama, in Mobile County. Marker is at the intersection of North Broad Street and Congress Street, on the right
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mobile City Hospital (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); John L. LeFlore (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S. Marine Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph (Joe) N. Langan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vivian Malone Jones (approx. 0.2 miles away); Caldwell Field (approx. 0.3 miles away); Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Knights of Peter Claver Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mobile.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the Caldwell School. (Submitted on December 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 10, 2017
2. The building is now used by Bishop State Community College.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 10, 2017
3. The former Caldwell School.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 123 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
