Midway in Liberty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dorchester Academy
Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 4, 2009
1. Dorchester Academy Marker
The academic program ceased in 1940, with the construction of a consolidated public school for black youth at Riceboro. All academic equipment plus $8,000 were transferrred toward that consolidation. Since, the facilities have served the community under the title Dorchester Cooperative Center, Inc. AMA continues financial support.
Erected 1983 by Georgia Historic Marker. (Marker Number 089-26.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dorchester Academy Boy's Dormitory (here, next to this marker); We want a school, we need a Teacher 1870-1872 (a few steps from this marker); The Growth Of Dorchester Academy 1874 - 1930s (within shouting distance of this marker); Midway Congregational Church 1872 - Present (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Moore at Dorchester Academy 1925-1932 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Story of the "Bell" at Dorchester Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Working Together at the Dorchester Cooperative Center 1930s-1940s (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil Liberties at Dorchester Cooperative Center 1940 - present (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midway.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each markers shown.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 4, 2009
2. Dorchester Academy Marker, left , shares location with Dorchester Academy Boys Dormitory Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 8, 2008
3. Dorchester Academy Boys Dormitory
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 8, 2008
4. Dorchester Academy Boys Dormitory, side view
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 8, 2008
5. Dorchester Academy remains of a water fountain
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
6. Dorchester Academy sign
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
7. Site plan for Dorchester Academy
1970 survey plat of lands of the American Missionary Association/Dorchester Academy.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
8. Dorchester Academy hallway
inside Moore Hall near the offices of the Dorchester Improvement Association.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,885 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 21, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 15, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
