Georgetown in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William C. Jason Comprehensive High School
First African-American Secondary School In Sussex County
Named after the first African-American president of Delaware State College, the school opened in October 1950. Funds were provided in the will of H. Fletcher Brown a local philanthropist, and by the State General Assembly. Initially Jason High School served grades 9 through 12, but in 1953 it expanded to include students from seventh and eighth grades. The desegregation of schools in Delaware led to the closing of Jason in June, 1967 after which it became part of Delaware Technical and Community College.
Erected 1996 by The Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number S-80.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1967.
Location. 38° 41.892′ N, 75° 24.362′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Seashore Highway (State Road 18), on the right when traveling east. Located west of the U.S. 113 intersection, at the Delaware Technical and Community College campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown DE 19947, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Delaware Technical and Community College (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgetown Presbyterian Church (approx. one mile away); Georgetown Train Station (approx. 1.1 miles away); Wesley United Methodist (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Judges (approx. 1.2 miles away); Hebron Methodist-Protestant Church and Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Chad E. Spicer (approx. 1.2 miles away); George Alfred Townsend Birthplace (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
Also see . . .
1. Black History: The Legacy of William C. Jason. The Wire entry (Submitted on January 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Historic black school remains a fond memory. Delmarva Now website entry (Submitted on July 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,422 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 23, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on July 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 23, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on January 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.