Newport in Campbell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Southgate Street School
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 1, 2019
1. Southgate Street School Marker, side one
In 1870, the Newport City Council purchased property for a school for African Americans, and three years later a frame house was constructed. Elizabeth Hudson was appointed first African American teacher at salary of $35 per month. Two major events of 1893 were school’s first commencement and second floor addition. High school closed, 1921.
In 1955, a desegregation program was submitted to the school board and the school was dissolved. All African American students through eleventh grade could then attend Newport schools. Twelfth-grade students continued at William Grant, and teachers went on to positions in other Newport schools.
Erected 2001 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. Presented by Newport Lodge No. 120. O.E.S. Newport Chapter No. 105, and the Kentucky African American Heritage Commission. (Marker Number 2071.)
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 1870.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 315 3rd Street (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); “H-Bomb” Ferguson (about 700 feet away); General James Taylor Home (about 700 feet away); “Tommygun” Inventor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Thomas Hinde (approx. ¼ mile away); Campbell County, Kentucky World War II Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Newport ~~ War of 1812 (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Paul's Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 1, 2019
2. Southgate Street School Marker, side two
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 1, 2019
3. Southgate Street School Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 1, 2019
4. Southgate Street School and Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 1, 2019
5. Newport History Museum @ the Southgate Street School, Nov. 2017
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 116 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 9, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
