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Ed Davis School
Site of school built in 1894 for African American students. First principal, Charles Steele was founder of the school and of black education in Georgetown. He served until his death in 1908. Edward B. Davis, principal 1908-34, added a two-year high school in 1911 and four-year program in 1924.
Under Davis's leadership, school became one of 19 black high schools accredited in Kentucky. Name changed to Ed Davis School in 1929. Football team "Mud Turtles" won Blue Grass Conference in 1929, 1930, 1949; tied with Dunbar, 1948. Grade school closed, 1937. Supreme Court's 1954 ruling on segregation led to high school's closing, 1956.
Erected 2003 by Kentucky Historical Society, presented by Ed Davis Reunion Committee. (Marker Number 2112.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 38° 12.853′ N, 84° 33.136′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Kentucky, in Scott County. It is on Chambers Avenue just north of Marks Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 398 Chambers Ave, Georgetown KY 40324, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Bluegrass Region and in Greater Lexington Area. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2020, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 823 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2020, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
