Pass Christian in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
J.W. Randolph School
Erected 2021 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program, and the Rosenwald Schools series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 30° 19.137′ N, 89° 14.991′ W. Marker is in Pass Christian, Mississippi, in Harrison County. Marker is on Clarke Avenue north of West Railroad Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 Clarke Ave, Pass Christian MS 39571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lawrence Guyot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Scenic Drive Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Pass Christian High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saucier-Bidwell-Pratt House (approx. half a mile away); Blues & Jazz in the Pass (approx. half a mile away); The Flag of the United States of America (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Liberty Bell (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pass Christian.
Also see . . .
1. Black Schooling in Pass Christian: The Randolph School. A history of the school, compiled from Public School minute books. (Dan Ellis, Schools of Pass Christian blog) (Submitted on March 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. J.W. Randolph School (Pass Christian, Mississippi). The J.W. Randolph School was constructed in 1928 as a public school for African-American students in Pass Christian, Mississippi. The building was vacated as a school in 2000. In 2006, the structure was designated a Mississippi Landmark. (WikiReader, uploaded November 20, 2020) (Submitted on March 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.