Clovis in Curry County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Lincoln - Jackson School

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, May 26, 2026

1. Lincoln - Jackson School Marker

Inscription. The African-American Community of Clovis started its first school, Lincoln- Jackson, in 1924 with two students. In 1926, the school was named for Ida Jackson, a favorite teacher, and Abraham Lincoln. By 1954, K-12 enrollment had reached 292 students. After the Supreme Court's Desegregation Decision in 1954, the school board eliminated Lincoln-Jackson High School. In 1966 it became Lincoln-Jackson Elementary, and is now a magnet school for the arts.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 34° 24.034′ N, 103° 13.533′ W. Marker is in Clovis, New Mexico, in Curry County. It is on Alphon Street near West Grand Avenue (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 Alphon Street, Clovis NM 88101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern New Mexico.

It is also in the American Southwest,

on the Great Plains,

on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally,

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it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ida O. Jackson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Norman Petty Studios (approx. 0.4 miles away); Norman Petty Recording Studios Clovis (approx. 1.1 miles away); Naval Service Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); War Dog Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Dedicated to Our Fallen Comrades (approx. 1.2 miles away); F-111 "Vark" Memorial Park (approx. 1.2 miles away); Curry County Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clovis.

Lincoln - Jackson School Marker Reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, May 26, 2026

2. Lincoln - Jackson School Marker Reverse

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, May 26, 2026

3. Lincoln - Jackson School & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.