Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Sadie V. Thompson School
1953-1972
— "ERA" Reunion Founded July 1994 —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 27, 2022
1. Sadie V. Thompson School Marker
In memory of the Afro-American Experience in Natchez Adams County Mississippi of segregated schools for black children. Our treatment was second class at best, but our principals and teachers were first class in their guidance and values. Full of hope and desire, we became some of the best. We will "forever" be grateful.
Lynda J. Williams Chair, Natchez College
Phillip "Bucket" West, Chairman "Emeritus"
Mary L. Toles, Chair, St. Francis High School
OFFICERS
Gloria M. Young, 1st Vice Chair
Dorothy Sutton, Recording Secretary
Laura Williams-Jackson, Treasurer
Leroy Hillard, Chaplain
Sheryl Woods, 2nd Vice Chair
Luruth Davis, Corresponding Secretary
Clara Pinkney, Assistant Treasurer
Mary Gladys Johnson, Parliamentarian
PAST CHAIRPERSONS
Phillip West (1994,1997, 2014, 2016)
Willie E. Minor (2003)
Eva Dunkley (2008, 2010)
Theodore West (2000)
Elijah Hawkins (2006)
Paul Bacon (2012)
Erected 2016 by ERA Reunion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education.
Location. 31° 34.196′ N, 91° 23.297′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richard Wright (approx. ¼ mile away); Wharlest Jackson, Sr. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Natchez Children's Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cottage Gardens (approx. half a mile away); Birthplace of Jackson State University (approx. half a mile away); Natchez City Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Burn (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gerard Brandon IV House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.
More about this marker. Located at the northern terminus of Grant Street.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 27, 2022
2. Sadie V. Thompson School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
