Near Fairfax in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Luther P. Jackson High School

Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 18, 2006

1. Luther P. Jackson High School Marker

Inscription. Luther P. Jackson High School, opened in 1954, was the first and only high school in Fairfax County created to serve the African-American community. The school was named after Luther Porter Jackson, a prominent historian, educator and founder of the Negro Voters League of Virginia, who chaired the History Department at Virginia State College in Petersburg, Virginia. The school a remained racially segregated public school until 1965 when it became a racially integrated school for grades seven and eight.

Erected 2004 by Fairfax County History Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Virginia, Fairfax County History Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 38° 52.136′ N, 77° 13.674′ W. Marker is near Fairfax, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Gallows Road (County Route 650) north of U.S. 50. Marker is in front of the school, in the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3020 Gallows Road, Fairfax VA 22031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Pines (approx.

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one mile away); Camp Russell A. Alger (approx. 1.4 miles away); A Memorial to the Four Chaplains (approx. 1½ miles away); Camp Alger (approx. 1.6 miles away); Tracks into History (approx. 1.6 miles away).

Also see . . . Luther Jackson School History. From the school's website. (Submitted on March 18, 2006.)

Luther P. Jackson High School and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 18, 2006

2. Luther P. Jackson High School and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,935 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.