Eatonville in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Robert Hungerford Normal and Industrial School

Established 1899

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022

1. Robert Hungerford Normal and Industrial School Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The school was patterned after Tuskegee Institute, which was founded by Booker T. Washington the noted educator and scientist, (sic) George Washington Carver was a featured lecturer at Robert Hungerford Normal and Industrial School.

Erected by The Town of Eatonville Community Redevelopment Agency.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 28° 37.093′ N, 81° 23.029′ W. Marker is in Eatonville, Florida, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of East Kennedy Boulevard and Gabriel Street, on the left when traveling east on East Kennedy Boulevard. Marker is attached to the base (pedestal) of the Eatonville Gateway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 E Kennedy Blvd, Maitland FL 32751, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eatonville Gateway (here, next to this marker); Eatonville Town Hall (here, next to this marker); Eatonville Police Department (here, next to this marker); Club Eaton

Hungerford School Building Circa 1914 image. Click for more information.

via Btx3's Blog, c. 1914

2. Hungerford School Building Circa 1914

The Hungerford School – Eatonville, Florida
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(a few steps from this marker); Eatonville Fire Department (a few steps from this marker); Joe Clark’s Store (a few steps from this marker); Zora Neale Hurston (a few steps from this marker); Hungerford School (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eatonville.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022

3. Robert Hungerford Normal and Industrial School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 26, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 2. submitted on April 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 26, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.