Manassas, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Manassas Industrial School / Jennie Dean Memorial
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 30, 2019
1. The Manassas Industrial School / Jennie Dean Memorial
The Manassas Industrial School offered both academic and vocational training. Originally the standard course of study combined both elements for a general education. As facilities and resources grew, students were able to concentrate on specific areas. By the 1914-15 academic year, the Industrial School offered four main curricula:
Agriculture Course that utilized the school's model farm operation.
Trades Course emphasizing blacksmithing, upholstery, carpentry, painting, shoemaking, and wheelwrighting.
Home Economics Course providing training in sewing, cooking, laundering, and housekeeping.
Normal Course designed to certify students to teach in Virginia schools.
Erected by Manassas Museum System, City of Manassas.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Industry & Commerce.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 44.78′ N, 77° 29.278′ W. Marker was in Manassas, Virginia. Marker was on Prince William Street west of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Supporting a Cause (here, next to this marker); Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth (here, next to this marker); Jennie Serepta Dean (here, next to this marker); Carnegie Building (a few steps from this marker); Manassas 1909 (within shouting distance of this marker); Howland Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Campus Model (within shouting distance of this marker); Hackley Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 30, 2019
2. The Manassas Industrial School / Jennie Dean Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
