Franklin in Johnson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Booker T. Washington School
Photographed By Lugnuts, February 18, 2020
1. Booker T. Washington School Marker
Franklin's grade school for children of color was here from 1873-1951 and was called West School until 1928 when Franklin's School's Board of Trustees resolved:
"That the West School Building shall hereafter be known as the Booker T. Washington School in honor of the man regarded as the greatest of his race...who was interested in and gave the greater part of his life to the cause of education."
The building was razed in 1981.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 28.88′ N, 86° 3.686′ W. Marker was in Franklin, Indiana, in Johnson County. Marker was on West Madison Street just east of Uitz Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 450 West Madison Street, Franklin IN 46131, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Birthplace of Paul Vories McNutt (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franklin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson County Civil War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Johnson County Revolutionary War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Province Hospital
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More about this marker. Marker is missing. Possibly it's being restored.
Photographed By Lugnuts, February 18, 2020
2. Overview of marker location
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, April 20, 2023
3. Booker T. Washington School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2020, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2020, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
