Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Rosa A. Temple High School
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 26, 2022
1. Rosa A. Temple High School Marker
Opened in 1959 and named for a long time educator, Rosa A. Temple High School was built as a segregated institution for blacks to replace the older Bowman High School. Although the building was of a modern design, the students were provided second-hand books and equipment. In spite of these inequities, the students excelled academically and athletically under the leadership of principals O.W. Sanders and J.E. Stirgus. The school was the first black high school to be accredited in Mississippi. It closed in 1972.
Erected 2018 by Mississippi Department Of Archives and History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 32° 20.685′ N, 90° 52.32′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is on Rosa A Temple Drive, half a mile east of Court Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1429 Rosa A Temple Dr, Vicksburg MS 39180, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bobb House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Belle Fleur (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Anti-Dueling Society (approx. 0.4 miles away); Carr Central High School (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 26, 2022
2. Rosa A. Temple High School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
