Frenchtown in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Lincoln High Our Alma Mater

Soul Voices Frenchtown Heritage Trail

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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 29, 2023

1. Lincoln High School Our Alma Mater Marker

Inscription. Lincoln was established in 1869 under a Florida law that required schools for newly emancipated slaves. Caring, innovative and highly educated principals and teachers served for 100 years, until its closure in 1969 as a result of desegregation.

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(All photos on this monument courtesy of the Riley Archives at Tallahassee Community College)
3rd structure of Lincoln Academy located on Brevard Street, 1906.
Dr. Gilbert Lawrence Porter, (center) Principal, 1937-1954. Principal Porter and teachers on the steps of Lincoln High School, circa 1940s.
4th structure of Lincoln Academy located on Brevard Street.
Freeman Lawrence, (center) Principal, 1959-1969. Principal Lawrence with the honor graduates of the 1959 Graduating Class.
John Riley, Principal, 1893-1926.
Robert Frank Nims, Principal 1954-1958.
Noah Webster Griffin, Principal 1930-1933.
James Abnee, Interim Principal 1958-1959

Lincoln High our Alma mater, dear to us you’ll be, in our hearts we’ll always cherish memories of thee.

Erected by Soul Voices Frenchtown Heritage Trail.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

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30° 26.876′ N, 84° 17.225′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It is in Frenchtown. Marker is at the intersection of West Georgia Street and Aquilina Howell, on the left when traveling west on West Georgia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 443 W Georgia St, Tallahassee FL 32301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Frenchtown (a few steps from this marker); The Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Educators and Entrepreneurs (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frenchtown History (about 400 feet away); Stately Homes and Pioneering Spirits (about 400 feet away); Dream Builders (about 400 feet away); Greater Frenchtown (about 400 feet away); Lincoln High School (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallahassee.

Also see . . . Frenchtown Heritage Trail highlights local civil rights leaders. (Submitted on August 3, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 29, 2023

2. Lincoln High School Our Alma Mater Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.