Winder in Barrow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Glenwood Elementary and High School

Photographed By David Seibert, June 16, 2012

1. Glenwood Elementary and High School Marker

Inscription. Glenwood Elementary and High School was established in 1951 as one of Georgia’s first public consolidated schools for African Americans. Part of a statewide equalization effort to improve school buildings and preserve segregation, Glenwood became the only public school for black students in Barrow County, consolidating several smaller rural schools including Bethlehem, Tanner's Bridge, Fairfield, and Bush Chapel. Through academics and extra-curricular activities like chorus and drama Glenwood inspired community pride. LaFar Dupree Sims served as the school's only principal and helped guide Glenwood and the community through the process of school integration. In 1970 Glenwood was closed and an integrated Winder-Barrow Middle School opened in the same building at this location.

Erected 2012 by Georgia Historical Society, the Glenwood Barrow County H.S. Alumni Association, Inc., the Barrow County Board of Education, and the Barrow County Historical Society. (Marker Number 7-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 33° 59.467′ N, 83° 42.617′

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W. Marker is in Winder, Georgia, in Barrow County. Marker is at the intersection of King Street and Wood Street, on the right when traveling north on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 163 King Street, Winder GA 30680, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. United States Bicentennial (approx. half a mile away); Hal Jackson Park (approx. half a mile away); Jackson, Walton, and Gwinnett County Boundary Obelisk (approx. 0.6 miles away); Barrow County War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Barrow County (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Stoneman Raid Battle of King's Tanyard (approx. 0.6 miles away); Barrow County Courthouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Historic Barrow County Jail (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winder.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 16, 2012

2. Glenwood Elementary and High School Marker

Glenwood Elementary and High School Marker Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 16, 2012

3. Glenwood Elementary and High School Marker Dedication

The marker, school, and tent used for the marker dedication, prior to the ceremony.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 16, 2012

4. Glenwood Elementary and High School Marker Dedication

Dignitaries at the dedicatation included members of the board of the Glenwood Barrow County H.S. Alumni Association (GBCHSAA) and the Mayor and Police Chief of the City of Winder, among others.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 16, 2012

5. Glenwood Elementary and High School Marker Dedication

The dedication ceremony was well attended.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 16, 2012

6. Glenwood Elementary and High School Marker Dedication

Ms. Petula Burks, a member of the GBCHSAA Board, was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the dedication.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 16, 2012

7. Glenwood Elementary and High School Marker Dedication

Ms. Johnnie Lay Burks, President, GBCHSAA, explained "The Road to Glenwood," about the school and the efforts involved in obtaining the marker. She explained how the marker vanished while en route from the manufacturer to the school. The marker was discovered for sale on Craig's List in North Carolina, offered as a great decoration for a private garden. It was recovered.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 16, 2012

8. Glenwood Elementary and High School Marker Dedication

Ms. Mary Ford Sims, widow of LaFar Dupree Sims (the school's only Principal), was a featured speaker at the dedication.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 16, 2012

9. Glenwood Elementary and High School Marker Dedication

Following her remarks, Ms. Sims led the attendees in singing.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 16, 2012

10. Glenwood Elementary and High School Marker Dedication

Following the seated part of the dedication, Ms. Mary Ford Sims and Ms. Johnnie Lay Burks led attendees to the marker for its unveiling.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 16, 2012

11. Glenwood Elementary and High School Marker Dedication

Ms. Sims and Ms. Burks unveil the marker.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 16, 2012

12. Glenwood Elementary and High School Marker Dedication

The marker, dedicated and unveiled.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,529 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on June 17, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.