West Columbia in Lexington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lakeview High School
1925 - 1969
Formerly known as New Brookland School, Lakeview began as a three-room building with one teacher educating African-American students in grades one through six.
By 1937 New Brookland School was rebuilt and renamed Lakeview High School because of its location overlooking the horseshoe pond educating students in grades one through eleven, Lakeview's first graduation class had four graduates.
LAekview educated thousands of African Americans who continue the Lakeview legacy of determination residency and excellence in all endeavors.
Erected by Lakeview Revival and Lexington School District Two.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 33° 59.522′ N, 81° 4.608′ W. Marker is in West Columbia, South Carolina, in Lexington County. It is on Batchelor Street west of North Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1218 Batchelor St, West
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Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Greater Columbia Area. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lakeview School (a few steps from this marker); Shelling of Columbia (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Cherokee Path (approx. one mile away); A Wild Look Back (approx. 1.1 miles away); Old Saluda River Bridge (approx. 1.2 miles away); A Bridge to the Past (approx. 1.2 miles away); Aquarium-Reptile Complex (approx. 1.2 miles away); Saluda Factory Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Columbia.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Saluda Factory (was approx. one mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on January 19, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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