Perdue Hill in Monroe County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Perdue Hill Industrial School

Photographed by TRCP Alliance, September 25, 2011

1. Perdue Hill Industrial School Marker

Inscription. The Perdue Hill Industrial School was founded by Patrick J. Carmichael after he moved to this area in 1918. Carmichael acted as both the principal and teacher during the early years of the school, which was originally a one-room structure serving eleven students. The State of Alabama provided $75 annually towards school operating costs, and students paid a tuition of $.25 each year. When money ran short for the African-American children that the school served, tuition was often paid with chickens or cans of syrup. Over the next forty-six years, Carmichael was instrumental in the growth of the school, which ultimately reached twelve rooms which provided educational space for 250 students and ten teachers. The school closed in 1964, and Carmichael was honored in 1968 by the Alabama State Senate for “outstanding accomplishments and contributions to humankind.”

Erected 1996 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 31° 31.514′ N,

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87° 30.131′ W. Marker is in Perdue Hill, Alabama, in Monroe County. It is on U.S. 84 one mile west of County Road 1, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perdue Hill AL 36470, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William B. Travis House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Masonic Lodge No. 3 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fort Claiborne (approx. 1.3 miles away); Claiborne (approx. 1½ miles away); Piache (approx. 1½ miles away); Dellet-Bedsole Plantation (approx. 3.1 miles away); John Murphy (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by TRCP Alliance, September 25, 2011

2. Perdue Hill Industrial School Marker

of all markers in Perdue Hill.

Perdue Hill Industrial School Marker and Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by TRCP Alliance, September 25, 2011

3. Perdue Hill Industrial School Marker and Site

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,614 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.