Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Woodrow Wilson Junior High School
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, November 1, 2016
1. Woodrow Wilson Junior High School Marker
Woodrow Wilson Junior High School, Tampa's oldest surviving junior high, was started here in 1915 with 10 teachers and 259 students. Its longest serving principal, (1933-1960), Miss Pauline Bush, began the county's first school safety patrol during the 1919-1920 school year. The school was rededicated in 1987 after extensive remodeling.Erected 1987 by Woodrow Wilson Junior High School Parent-Teacher Association with the cooperation of the Tampa Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 27° 56.249′ N, 82° 28.203′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on West Swann Avenue just east of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1005 West Swann Avenue, Tampa FL 33606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Gordon Burnett (a few steps from this marker); Alfred Reuben Swann (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dobyville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Spanishtown Creek
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Photographed By Tim Fillmon, November 1, 2016
2. Woodrow Wilson Junior High School Marker on left side of front entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
