New Pathways in Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Booker T. Washington High School

Photographed by Steve Masler, September 24, 2015

1. Booker T. Washington High School Marker

Inscription. From a two-room, two-teacher structure known as Clay Street School, Booker T. Washington High School evolved as the first public high school for black students in Memphis. About 1911, the school was relocated to an abandoned building on Webster Avenue, where it was known as Kortrecht High School. During the 1926-27 school year, it was moved into a new structure on Lauderdale Street and was named in honor of black educator and leader, Booker T. Washington (1856-1915).

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 111.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.

Location. 35° 7.665′ N, 90° 2.682′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in New Pathways. It is at the intersection of Lauderdale and East Georgia Ave., on the left when traveling north on Lauderdale. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 S Lauderdale St Memphis TN 38126, Memphis TN 38126, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Upper South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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 walking distance of this marker: Lucie Eddie Campbell (a few steps from this marker); First Baptist Church, Lauderdale (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); T. H. Hayes and Sons Funeral Home (about 400 feet away); Martin Stadium (approx. ¼ mile away); The Mount Nebo Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Bishop Charles Harrison Mason (approx. half a mile away); Mason Temple (approx. half a mile away); St. John Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Photographed by Steve Masler, September 24, 2015

2. Booker T. Washington High School Marker

Photographed by Steve Masler, September 24, 2015

3. Booker T. Washington High School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,603 times since then and 178 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.