South Newport News , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
George W. Carver High School
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 20, 2019
1. George W. Carver High School Marker
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George W. Carver High School. . African American residents of Warwick County campaigned for new public schools to replace inadequate, overcrowded facilities in the 1930s and 1940s. In 1949 the county opened Carver High School, constructed here at a cost of more than $500,000. The 20-classroom consolidated school served students in grades 1-11, with grade 12 added in 1955. In July 1958 Carver was incorporated into the Newport News School system. Homer L. Hines, the schools only principal, inspired students to high achievement. Carver High School closed in 1971 as part of the city’s desegregation plan, and the building became an intermediate school.
African American residents of Warwick County campaigned for new public schools to replace inadequate, overcrowded facilities in the 1930s and 1940s. In 1949 the county opened Carver High School, constructed here at a cost of more than $500,000. The 20-classroom consolidated school served students in grades 1-11, with grade 12 added in 1955. In July 1958 Carver was incorporated into the Newport News School system. Homer L. Hines, the schools only principal, inspired students to high achievement. Carver High School closed in 1971 as part of the city’s desegregation plan, and the building became an intermediate school.
Erected 2016 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W-102.)
Location. 37° 1.517′ N, 76° 26.879′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in South Newport News. Marker is on Jefferson Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Wilcox Lane (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6158 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News VA 23605, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
3. Carver High School now Crittenden Middle School
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 905 times since then and 149 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
