Marker Inscription
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. (1977)
About this site
Fred Douglass - G.W. Jackson School is a historical marker in Corsicana, Navarro County, dedicated in 1977. It is one of 128 historical markers documented in Navarro County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 218 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1003, -96.4559 near Corsicana. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rex Ingram (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Independent Baptist Church of Corsicana, American Well & Prospecting Company, and Coleman, Dr. Will, Sr..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5349011614. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
