York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Smallwood Schoolhouse
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008
1. James Smallwood Schoolhouse Marker
Built in 1892, this school was part of a movement to create schools for the education of black students by black teachers, and is representative of the national struggle for equal education, regardless of race. Named in memory of James Smallwood, elected teacher of the city's first "colored school" in 1871.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 39° 57.444′ N, 76° 43.779′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of S. Pershing Ave. and W. College Ave., on the right when traveling north on S. Pershing Ave.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York PA 17403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Penn Common (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calvin C. Rice, Jr. (about 600 feet away); American War Mothers Monument (about 600 feet away); Soldiers and Sailors of the Late War of the Rebellion (about 700 feet away); Celebrating 250 Years
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008
2. Marker with current building in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,329 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
