Rehoboth Beach in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Public School in Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach
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There was a public school for white children in Rehoboth Beach as early as 1884. In 1901, that building was replaced by a larger school and by 1908, a two-story school serving elementary through high school grades was built on Rehoboth Avenue here at the site of the city hall.
A separate school served African-American elementary students for many years, but that was located outside city limits. Although a handful of African-American students attended traditionally white schools earlier, by 1968 the United States Civil Rights Commission certified that Delaware had desegregated its educational system.
School aged children of all races now attend Rehoboth Elementary School, which is within city limits, or Beacon Middle School or Cape Henlopen High School outside city limits.
Erected 2022 by City of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 38° 43.008′ N, 75° 4.95′ W. Marker is in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 2nd Street and Baltimore Avenue, on the right when traveling south
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Walk the Boards / Greetings from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rehoboth Beach Public Library (about 400 feet away); Walk the Boards (about 500 feet away); The Anna Hazzard House (about 600 feet away); Children's Fishing Pier (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Bandstand (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rehoboth Beach.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 3, 2022
2. Public School in Rehoboth Beach Marker
The marker stands at near the edge of the parking lot for the City Hall & Convention Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
