Black plaque № 46550

Southgate Street School. In 1870, the Newport City Council purchased property for a school for African Americans, and three years later a frame house constructed. Elizabeth Hudson was appointed first African American teacher at salary of $35 per month. Two major events of 1893 were school's first co

mmencement and second floor addition. High school closed, 1921. (Reverse) Southgate Street School - In 1955, a desegregation program was submitted to the school board and the school was dissolved. All

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