Burrell Normal School / Burrell High School Marker

Burrell Normal School / Burrell High School Marker

This historic marker is located at the intersection of W College St. and Burrell St. on W College St., Florence, Alabama. The text on the marker reads: "This school named Burrell Academy, formerly in Selma, Alabama, was given to Florence by the American Missionary Association. In 1903, Burre...

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Main Author: Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama
Format: Electronic
Published: Auburn University Libraries
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Cultural resources
Online Access:https://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/1152
format Electronic
collection Alabama Cultural Resource Survey Collection
building Auburn University
publisher Auburn University Libraries
topic Cultural resources
spellingShingle Cultural resources
Burrell Normal School / Burrell High School Marker
Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama
fulltopic Cultural resources
Historic Markers; Florence, AL: Lauderdale County, AL
description This historic marker is located at the intersection of W College St. and Burrell St. on W College St., Florence, Alabama. The text on the marker reads: "This school named Burrell Academy, formerly in Selma, Alabama, was given to Florence by the American Missionary Association. In 1903, Burrell Normal School opened and served African American students in grades 1-12. In 1937, the Florence City Board of Education assumed its operation and changed the name to Burrell High School. In 1951, it was moved to the Slater Elementary School Building on South Court Street and its name was changed to Burrell Slater High School. That building burned in 1958. In 1960, the present building opened on this site and served students until it closed because of integration 1969." The marker was erected by the Florence Historical Board
spelling Burrell Normal School / Burrell High School MarkerDylan Tucker, University of North AlabamaHistoric Markers; Florence, AL: Lauderdale County, ALThis historic marker is located at the intersection of W College St. and Burrell St. on W College St., Florence, Alabama. The text on the marker reads: "This school named Burrell Academy, formerly in Selma, Alabama, was given to Florence by the American Missionary Association. In 1903, Burrell Normal School opened and served African American students in grades 1-12. In 1937, the Florence City Board of Education assumed its operation and changed the name to Burrell High School. In 1951, it was moved to the Slater Elementary School Building on South Court Street and its name was changed to Burrell Slater High School. That building burned in 1958. In 1960, the present building opened on this site and served students until it closed because of integration 1969." The marker was erected by the Florence Historical BoardAlabama Cultural Resource SurveyLate 1900sTexthttps://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/1152“Burrell Normal School/Burrell High School”. Accessed 09/21/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/
title Burrell Normal School / Burrell High School Marker
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author Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama
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