Havre de Grace in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Havre de Grace Colored High School

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 26, 2023

1. Havre de Grace Colored High School Marker

Inscription. Established in 1930 at 555 Alliance Street. It was the first high school in Harford County built to serve black students. Previously, black students had to travel outside the county to obtain a public high school education as was common among black schools in the period. The school was understaffed and overcrowded, and lacked proper funding, facilities and equipment: nevertheless qualified teachers prevailed, and achieved an important step toward justice and equality.

Erected by Maryland Historic Trust & Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 39° 32.604′ N, 76° 5.61′ W. Marker is in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker is on Revolution Street close to Stokes Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Havre de Grace MD 21078, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated in Honor (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Heirloom (approx. 0.3 miles away); No Respect (approx. 0.3 miles away); On September 9, 1976 – (approx. 0.4 miles away); "The People of Havre de Grace" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Votes for Women

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); War in the Chesapeake (approx. 0.4 miles away); Surprise Attack (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Havre de Grace.

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Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 26, 2023

2. Havre de Grace Colored High School

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 31, 2023

3. Havre de Grace Colored High School Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 31, 2023

4. Havre de Grace Colored High School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2023, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2023, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on December 31, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.