Salisbury in Rowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Monroe Street School

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023

1. Monroe Street School Marker

Inscription. In 1923, became Salisbury's new Black public school. It was originally named Joseph C. Price High School in honor of Livingstone College's first president. The first principal was Professor L. Hamilton Hall.

In 1932, the school was renamed Monroe Street School, and Annie Rose Lowery succeeded Hall as principal until 1951.

Monroe Street School was closed in 1971 when Salisbury complied with federal desegregation laws.

The school played a pivotal role in the academic life of Black students.

Erected by Monroe Street Elementary School Friends.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 35° 40.37′ N, 80° 29.087′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Rowan County. Marker is at the intersection of West Monroe Street and Lloyd Street, on the right when traveling west on West Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 W Monroe St, Salisbury NC 28144, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph C. Price (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph Charles Price High School (approx. ¼ mile away); J.E.K. Aggrey (1875-1927) / Rose D. Aggrey (1882-1961)

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial Helicopter and Tree (approx. half a mile away); Honor Roll (approx. half a mile away); All Gave Some, Some Gave All (approx. half a mile away); Hambley-Wallace House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.

Also see . . .
1. Monroe Street School (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the property, which was listed in 2004. (Prepared by Mattson, Alexander & Associates, Inc.; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on January 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Monroe Street Elementary School Friends - Salisbury NC. Facebook page of alumni group. (Submitted on January 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023

2. Monroe Street School Marker

The building is now owned by Livingstone College and is now known as the Samuel E. Duncan Education Building.

Joseph Charles Price image. Click for full size.

Sketch book of Livingstone College… (1903); via New York Public Library (Public Domain)

3. Joseph Charles Price

The school's original namesake, he was a founder and first president of nearby Livingstone College.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.