Ashland in Boyd County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Booker T. Washington School

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 30, 2018

1. Booker T. Washington School Marker, side one

Inscription. In 1894 Ashland Board of Education assumed management of “Negro School,” where African American William Reynolds was principal. In 1901 a bond issue passed with support of blacks and Superintendent J.G. Crabbe. School board then funded construction of the original two-story building; 8 grades opened 1903 as Booker T. Washington.

School’s first two-year high school class graduated in 1925 and first four-year class in 1932. J.J. Rogers was principal of Booker T. Washington from 1903 to 1922; Charles B. Nuckolls followed and served from 1922 to 1962, when school closed due to desegregation.

Erected 2005 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways, and City of Ashland. (Marker Number 2184.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 38° 28.892′ N, 82° 39.036′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Kentucky, in Boyd County. Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue and 8th Street, on the left when traveling west on Central Avenue. It is at the parking lot for the Dawson Pool. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ashland KY 41101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell's Graveyard Quilt Top (approx. half a mile away); City Of Ashland (approx. half a mile away); Ashland Veterans Mural (approx. half a mile away); Roof Bell from Sternwheel Steamer (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ashland Schools Faculty (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kentucky Native, Laura White (approx. 0.6 miles away); Trail of Fame (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Bandstand at Central Park (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashland.

Also see . . . African American Schools in Boyd County, KY. “ In 1903, a new brick building, Booker T. Washington School, was constructed in Ashland at Seventh Street and Central Avenue, with J. J. Rogers as principal. The teacher was Effie Carter, who was joined by a second teacher.” (Submitted on December 8, 2018.)

Booker T. Washington School Marker, side two image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 30, 2018

2. Booker T. Washington School Marker, side two

Booker T. Washington School Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 30, 2018

3. Booker T. Washington School Marker

Booker T. Washington School image. Click for full size.

4. Booker T. Washington School

Close-up of photo reproduced on the marker. Building is no longer standing.

Mural of Booker T. Washington School is part of Ashland’s art walk. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gwen Clayton, February 5, 2022

5. Mural of Booker T. Washington School is part of Ashland’s art walk.

Photographed By Gwen Clayton, February 5, 2022

6. Mural of Booker T. Washington School is part of Ashland’s art walk.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 743 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 8, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on February 5, 2022, by Gwen Clayton of Ashland, Kentucky.