Eucalyptus in El Paso in El Paso County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Douglass High School
Photographed by James Hulse, July 22, 2024
1. Douglass High School Marker
Douglass High School served El Paso's African-American community from 1920 to 1956 at this location, 101 South Eucalyptus Street. It initially offered instruction from kindergarten through grade 12. In 1947 an elementary school was built on the grounds and the original three-story building (razed in 1962) became exclusively Douglass High School. Douglass High School provided students the academic foundation to go on to become successful secondary and higher education achievers, including surgeons, engineers, pharmacists, mathematicians, athletes, artists, educators, clerics, and homemakers, as well as prominent members of the United States military and local government.Douglass school was named in honor of Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), a world-renowned author, orator, and statesman, who escaped from slavery to become an eminent human rights leader in the anti-slavery movement and the first African-American to hold a high position in the United States government.
The previous Douglass Grammar and High School building is located in downtown El Paso, at the corner of Kansas and Fourth streets. It served the African-American community from 1891 to 1920.
Spanish:
La escuela preparatoria Douglass sirvió a la comunidad afroamericana de El Paso desde 1920 hasta 1956 en este lugar, calle Eucalyptus Sur #101. Inicialmente ofreció educación desde jardín de niños hasta el grado 12. En 1947 se construyó una escuela primaria en el terreno y el edificio original de tres pisos (demolido en 1962) pasó a ser exclusivamente la preparatoria Douglass. La preparatoria Douglass brindó a los estudiantes los cimientos académicos para que lograran el éxito en su educación secundaria y profesional, incluyendo cirujanos, ingenieros, farmacéuticos, matemáticos, atletas, artistas, educadores, clérigos y amas de casa, así como sobresalientes miembros del servicio militar de los Estados Unidos y del gobierno local.
La escuela Douglass fue nombrada en honor a Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), un mundialmente reconocido autor, orador y estadista que escapó de la esclavitud para llegar a ser eminente líder de los derechos humanos en el movimiento anti-esclavista y el primer afroamericano en ocupar una alta posición en el gobierno de los Estados Unidos.
El antiguo edificio de la preparatoria y escuela primaria se localiza en el centro de El Paso, en la esquina de las calles Kansas y Cuarta. Sirvió a la comunidad afroamericana desde 1891 hasta 1920.
Erected 2017
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 31° 46.025′ N, 106° 27.903′ W. Marker is in El Paso, Texas, in El Paso County. It is in Eucalyptus. It is on South Eucalyptus Street south of San Antonio Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located at the front entrance of Douglass School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 South Eucalyptus Street, El Paso TX 79905, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Trans-Pecos & Big Bend Region. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of the First Fort Bliss (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct
Photographed by James Hulse, July 22, 2024
2. The view of Douglass School Building from across the street
Photographed by James Hulse
3. The view of the Douglass School and Marker along the street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
