Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
C.M. Washington High School
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 4, 2023
1. C.M. Washington High School Marker
C.M. Washington High School, the first public high school for African- American students in Thibodaux, was dedicated on December 18, 1950. The school included grades 1-12. It was named for Cordelia Mathews Washington, a pioneer and leader in African-American education in the Thibodaux area. Prof. Robert M. Harris was the first principal of the high school, and Mrs. Leola A. Washington was the first elementary school principal.
Erected 2000 by Lorio Foundation and Lafourche Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is December 18, 1950.
Location. 29° 46.872′ N, 90° 48.93′ W. Marker is in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. Marker is on Iris Street east of Ledet Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204F Iris St, Thibodaux LA 70301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Moses, Allen Chapel, Calvary Cemeteries (approx. 0.4 miles away); Allen Chapel AME Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Calvary United Methodist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Saint Joseph Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Joseph Co-Cathedral (approx. 0.9 miles away); Felix Grundy Winder
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 4, 2023
2. C.M. Washington High School Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 4, 2023
3. Cornerstone at base of marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
