Belle Rose in Assumption Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Israel Baptist School / Formerly Baptist Church School
(1872-1942)
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 23, 2015
1. Israel Baptist School Marker
Israel Baptist School. In 1872, Reverend Osborne Dickerson and the First Israel B. C. congregation organized the Baptist Church School on this site to provide formal education for African American children. In 1877, Assumption Parish School Board's minutes showed that the directors appointed Felix Gillet as the principal, Buchanan Ewell as the assistant principal and two teachers.
Formerly Baptist Church School. In 1890, Dr. Henry C. Cotton, pastor, and the congregation constructed a new school building on this site to accommodate grades 1-8 in general and vocational studies. In 1939, the name of the school was listed as Israel Baptist School. In 1940, the school closed and offered Veterans education. In 1950, Rev. Alvin C. Daniels organized and operated the kindergarten at the site until 1972. A daycare center was housed at the site from 1972 to 1992 under the direction of Mrs. Mattie F. Daniels.
Erected by Israel Baptist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education.
Location. 30° 3′ N, 91° 2.372′ W. Marker is in Belle Rose, Louisiana, in Assumption Parish. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Valenzuela Dans La Fourche (approx. half a mile away); St. Emma Plantation (approx. 2.4 miles away); City Recreation Center (approx. 4.6 miles away); African American Life (approx. 4.6 miles away); Central Agricultural School (approx. 4.6 miles away); Bicentennial Jazz Plaza (approx. 4.6 miles away); All Roads Lead to Donaldsonville (approx. 4.6 miles away); Freedom Seekers (approx. 4.6 miles away).
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 21, 2018
2. Israel Baptist School/Formerly Baptist Church School Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 21, 2018
3. Israel Baptist School/Formerly Baptist Church School Marker
July 23, 2015
4. Israel Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2015. This page has been viewed 556 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 24, 2015. 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2018. 4. submitted on July 24, 2015. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
