Fred Douglass - G. W. Jackson School. (former site of) Corsicana built its first public school for blacks on this site in 1881. The early formal name, commemorating ethnic leader Frederick Douglass (1817-95), was changed in 1925 to honor the first principal, G. W. Jackson (1854-1940). A Booker T. Washington disciple, Jackson introduced industrial education and other progressive ideas. The school became famous for its music department and football championships, and had intensely loyal alumni. In 1970, integration ended its career. Its buildings were razed in 1974 and this park was created in 1976. #11614
1000 block of E. 5th at N. 2nd Ave., Corsicana, TX
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by Texas Historical Commission #11614 of the Texas Historical Marker series
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