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Henry County Training School Abbeville Alabama License Plate

$ 105.59

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • State: Alabama
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    Description

    Henry County Training School Abbeville Alabama License Plate.
    Founded by Laura L. Ward. Building designed and constructed by Jim McCauley on land given by Glass Maybin. Classes began Sept., 1917. Principals who served school were: J. H. Jackson, W. R. Rosser, Felix Blackwood, Sr., and William B. Ward, Sr. First teachers were: Laura L. Ward, Bertha Matthews and Mattie Belle.
    School operated for 53 years until closed June 30, 1970. During this time it served as principal educational center for black citizens of Henry County, graduating a total of 1297 students.
    acquired from an estate from most likely an alumni. sorry we do not have the history behind it.