Princeton in Caldwell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Site of Dotson School

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 30, 2021

1. Site of Dotson School Marker

Inscription.

In 1910, Princeton High School was the only high school in the vicinity for blacks. In 1920s name was changed to Dotson High School in honor of John Dotson, a prominent black businessman in Princeton. In 1938, Federal WPA officials approved construction of a new building to house grades 1-12. It was completed in 1941.

Known for basketball, Dotson's 1962-63 team won the regional tournament. Dotson served the black community until 1966, when students were integrated into county schools. The building was destroyed by fire in 1968. In 1984, the property was leased to the city of Princeton for a park.
Presented by the Dotson Park Board.

Erected 2005 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2183.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 37° 7.002′ N, 87° 52.893′ W. Marker is in Princeton, Kentucky, in Caldwell County. It is at the intersection

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of North Donnivan Street and Calvert Street, on the right when traveling north on North Donnivan Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton KY 42445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Jackson Purchase.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Princeton First Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Historic Educational Site (approx. half a mile away); Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); Courthouse Burned (approx. half a mile away); County Named, 1809 (approx. half a mile away); Black Patch War (approx. half a mile away); William Prince, 1752-1810 / Founder of Princeton (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cedar Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map

Site of Dotson School Marker reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 30, 2021

2. Site of Dotson School Marker reverse

of all markers in Princeton.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 30, 2021

3. Site of Dotson School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 779 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.