Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Loveless School / Henry Allen Loveless
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 3, 2014
1. Loveless School Marker
Loveless School, also, Henry Allen Loveless. .
Loveless School . Montgomery's first junior and senior high schools for African American students began in Loveless School. Built in 1923 and enlarged in 1930, this building first housed seven grades; the opening of Carver Elementary School and the reduction in enrollment made possible additional classes at Loveless. Under Principal T.H. Randall, the first seniors graduated in May, 1940. In 1948, George Washington Carver Senior High organized and had first classes here, but upon its moving to new quarters, Loveless reverted to a junior high and then to elementary. In spring of 1998, elementary moved to new site, and in fall of 1999, Loveless became home of LAMP., Henry Allen Loveless. Born in Bullock County in 1854, H.A. Loveless struggled to get an education, working by day and attending school at night. After a few terms at Selma University, he settled in Montgomery where he first entered the undertaking profession. In addition, he opened a coal and wood yard, operated a livery stable and was a building contractor. A founding member of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, he served as treasurer and was on its Board of Trustees and that of Swayne School. An officer of the Alabama Realty Company, he was also a member of the Negro Businessmen's League and numerous fraternal organizations. He died in 1921, respected by the entire community.
Loveless School
Montgomery's first junior and senior high schools for African American students began in Loveless School. Built in 1923 and enlarged in 1930, this building first housed seven grades; the opening of Carver Elementary School and the reduction in enrollment made possible additional classes at Loveless. Under Principal T.H. Randall, the first seniors graduated in May, 1940. In 1948, George Washington Carver Senior High organized and had first classes here, but upon its moving to new quarters, Loveless reverted to a junior high and then to elementary. In spring of 1998, elementary moved to new site, and in fall of 1999, Loveless became home of LAMP.
Henry Allen Loveless Born in Bullock County in 1854, H.A. Loveless struggled to get an education, working by day and attending school at night. After a few terms at Selma University, he settled in Montgomery where he first entered the undertaking profession. In addition, he opened a coal and wood yard, operated a livery stable and was a building contractor. A founding member of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, he served as treasurer and was on its Board of Trustees and that of Swayne School. An officer of the Alabama Realty Company, he was also a member of the Negro Businessmen's League and numerous fraternal organizations. 
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 3, 2014
2. Henry Allen Loveless Marker
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He died in 1921, respected by the entire community.
Erected 2000 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association, and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1940.
Location. 32° 21.96′ N, 86° 19.423′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of West Jeff Davis Avenue and Bragg Street, on the right when traveling east on West Jeff Davis Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 921 W Jeff Davis Ave, Montgomery AL 36108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. From Bus Boycott to Voting Rights: Community Activism 1955-65 (within shouting distance of this marker); Highway Construction Destroys Historic Black Neighborhoods (approx. 0.2 miles away); Holt Street Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Black Churches Provide Significant Support for the March and Voting (approx. ¼ mile away); Sherman W. White, Jr. (approx. ¼ mile away); Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal AME Zion Church
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 3, 2014
3. Loveless School
Photographed By Monica Davis, 2023
4. Loveless School / Henry Allen Loveless Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,805 times since then and 139 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on January 3, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on January 23, 2024, by Monica Davis of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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