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

Inscription.
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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes,

in Acadiana — Cajun Country,

and specifically in Bayou Country. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

Acadia,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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

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miles away); Felix Grundy Winder (approx. one mile away); Marcus Pennington Zills (approx. one mile away); Whitmell Pugh Martin (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thibodaux.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 4, 2023

2. C.M. Washington High School Marker

Cornerstone at base of marker. image. Click for full size.

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 378 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.