York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James Smallwood Schoolhouse

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008

1. James Smallwood Schoolhouse Marker

Inscription. Built in 1892, this school was part of a movement to create schools for the education of black students by black teachers, and is representative of the national struggle for equal education, regardless of race. Named in memory of James Smallwood, elected teacher of the city's first "colored school" in 1871.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 39° 57.444′ N, 76° 43.779′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of S. Pershing Ave. and W. College Ave., on the right when traveling north on S. Pershing Ave.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York PA 17403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Penn Common (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calvin C. Rice, Jr. (about 600 feet away); American War Mothers Monument (about 600 feet away); Soldiers and Sailors of the Late War of the Rebellion (about 700 feet away); Celebrating 250 Years (about 700 feet away); Daniel K. Noell (approx. ¼ mile away); York Goes to War ~ A Community Responds (approx. ¼ mile away); The Children's Home of York (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

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Marker with current building in background. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008

2. Marker with current building in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,378 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.