A.J. Moore High School

In 1875 professor A.J. Moore of Paul Quinn College, concerned over the lack of quality education for Waco's negro population, began teaching small groups of children in his home. The first schoolhouse, a frame building that had been relocated east of this site, had formerly served as a hospital. In 1923, the frame schoolhouse was replaced with a brick building. The school was renamed for its founder, A.J. Moore, who served as principal from 1881 to 1905. As the first school in Waco designated to educate the city's negro youth, A.J. Moore High School was an important institution in the community. Until 1952, Moore High housed students from grades one through twelve from 1952 to 1971 it served grades seven through twelve only. Moore High was closed in 1971. More than 4,000 students were graduated form A.J. Moore High School during its nearly 100 years of service. Many of them have made significant contributions in the fields of education, medicine, religion, law, public health, business, engineering, law enforcement, social services,theater, sports, and military service. (1985)

A.J. Moore High School is a historical marker in Waco, McLennan County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 198 historical markers documented in McLennan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.5825, -97.1495 near Waco. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hogle Cabin (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Proctor Springs, Kellum Family Cemetery, and William Cameron Park.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5309000053. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.