Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Burrell Normal School
Burrell High School
— Burrell-Slater High School 1903~1969 —
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 28, 2009
1. Burrell Normal School Marker
Inscription.
Burrell Normal School. Burrell High School. This school named Burrell Academy, formerly in Selma, Alabama, was given to Florence by the American Missionary Association. In 1903, Burrell Normal School opened and served African ~American students in grades 1-12. In 1937, the Florence City Board of Education assumed its operation and changed the name to Burrell High School. In 1951, it was moved to the Slater Elementary School Building on South Court Street and its name was changed to Burrell Slater High School. That building burned in 1958. In 1960, the present building opened on this site and served students until it closed because of integration in 1969.
This school named Burrell Academy, formerly in Selma, Alabama, was given to Florence by the American Missionary Association. In 1903, Burrell Normal School opened and served African ~American students in grades 1-12. In 1937, the Florence City Board of Education assumed its operation and changed the name to Burrell High School. In 1951, it was moved to the Slater Elementary School Building on South Court Street and its name was changed to Burrell Slater High School. That building burned in 1958. In 1960, the present building opened on this site and served students until it closed because of integration in 1969.
Erected by Florence Historical Board Florence, Alabama.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 34° 47.771′ N, 87° 40.97′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker is at the intersection of W College St. and Burrell St. on W College St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,584 times since then and 76 times this year. Last updated on June 1, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
