Phenix City in Russell County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Susie E. Allen Elementary School

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, May 13, 2021

1. Susie E. Allen Elementary School Marker

Inscription. In 1953 the Phenix City Elementary School for Negroes was constructed during the tenure of L.P. Stough, Phenix City School Superintendent. It was built to accommodate 488 students with 13 classrooms, a multi-purpose room, clinic, library, cafeteria and storage rooms. Miss Susie E. Allen served as principal of the school from 1934 until her death on August 3, 1961. On December 7, 1961 the Phenix City Board of Education voted to change the name to Susie E. Allen Elementary School. A dedication service was held at the school on November 11, 1962 to honor Miss Allen for her outstanding service to the community, nearby cities and the State of Alabama.

Erected 1998 by The Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Russell County African American Historical Preservation Society, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1961.

Location. 32° 28.504′ N, 85° 0.481′ W. Marker is in Phenix City, Alabama, in Russell County. It is on 11th Avenue just north of 15th Street, on the right when traveling north. The school was demolished and the Susie E. Allen Health Center is now in its place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1502 11th Avenue, Phenix City AL 36867, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Columbus.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Black Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Allen Temple A.M.E. Church / Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Albert Love Patterson (approx. half a mile away); Before The Battle / Battle Of Girard (approx. half a mile away); Ancient Fisheries (approx. 0.6 miles away); Union Night Attack Down Summerville Road (approx. ¾ mile away); The Tie-Snake (approx. ¾ mile away); Mills (approx. 0.8 miles away in Georgia); Calhoun (approx. 0.8 miles away in Georgia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Phenix City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Red Hill Batteries (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Susie E. Allen Health Center. (Submitted on May 18, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

Susie E. Allen Elementary School Marker looking south on 11th Ave N image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, May 13, 2021

2. Susie E. Allen Elementary School Marker looking south on 11th Ave N

Susie E. Allen Elementary School Marker and the Susie E. Allen Health Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, May 13, 2021

3. Susie E. Allen Elementary School Marker and the Susie E. Allen Health Center

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 954 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.