Marker Inscription
Early schools for Marshall's African Americans consisted of loosely organized classes held in homes, churches, and lodge halls. In 1894 Professor H. B. Pemberton, Sr., convinced city officials of the need for a school building and a fixed curriculum for African Americans. Pemberton arranged a loan, which the African American community repaid, to establish Marshall's first public school, "Central School," at this site in 1894. Central expanded in 1906 to include a high school. Central High School moved in 1925 and the school here was renamed "Hillside." Hillside School closed in 1941. (1994)
About this site
Site of Central School is a historical marker in Marshall, Harrison County, dedicated in 1994. It is one of 103 historical markers documented in Harrison County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 270 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.5418, -94.3625 near Marshall. The nearest cataloged historic site is Whetstone-Lancaster House (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Confederate Capitol of Missouri, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, and Turner, James.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5203010142. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
