Five Points in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Frederic Charles MacFarlane
1889-1948
— Education Pioneer and Community Leader —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 16, 2023
1. Frederic Charles MacFarlane Marker
Inscription.
Frederic Charles MacFarlane. Educated at Columbia University. MacFarlane became Dayton's first African American Principal. In 1933 he opened the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. He successfully achieved accreditation for the school, luring highly credentialed teachers and had Dunbar included in DPS's inter-athletic and scholastic leagues. He incorporated subjects such as radio code and aeronautics in the curriculum, providing African American students with significant skills needed in world war two. As a visionary he left a legacy for generations of youth that would prosper under his educational philosophy of excellence.
Educated at Columbia University. MacFarlane became Dayton's first African American Principal. In 1933 he opened the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. He successfully achieved accreditation for the school, luring highly credentialed teachers and had Dunbar included in DPS's inter-athletic and scholastic leagues. He incorporated subjects such as radio code and aeronautics in the curriculum, providing African American students with significant skills needed in WWII. As a visionary he left a legacy for generations of youth that would prosper under his educational philosophy of excellence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 39° 45.353′ N, 84° 12.813′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in Five Points. Marker is on West Third Street east of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1154 W Third St, Dayton OH 45402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
