Rose Hill in Charlottesville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Jackson P. Burley High School

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 17, 2024

1. Jackson P. Burley High School Marker

Inscription. The City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County opened Jackson P. Burley High School in Sept. 1951 to serve nearly 550 African American students. The 26-classroom building reflected an effort to provide "separate but equal" facilities in an era when lawsuits frequently challenged poor conditions in Black schools. Burley, named for a local educator, replaced Albemarle Training School, Esmont High School, and Jefferson High School and also drew students from Greene and Nelson Counties. The 1956 football team was undefeated and unscored on. In partnership with the University of Virginia, Burley's licensed practical nursing program trained about 150 nurses. Burley High Closed in 1967.

Erected 2021 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q-51.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Science & Medicine • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1951.

Location. 38° 2.353′ N, 78° 29.19′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is in Rose Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Rose Hill Drive and Henry Avenue, on the left when traveling

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north on Rose Hill Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville VA 22903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Jackson P. Burley High School (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jackson P. Burley High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter “Rock” Greene Albert “AP” Moore Gymnasium (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert "Bob" Smith Clarence "Butch" Jones Field (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buck v. Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); C.B. Holt Rock House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Asalie Minor Preston: Teacher & Philanthropist (approx. 0.3 miles away); Changes in Holt's Neighborhood (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 17, 2024

2. Jackson P. Burley High School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.