Thomaston Colored Institute facts for kids
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Thomaston Colored Institute
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Thomaston Colored Institute in 2006.
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 Location in Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1120 Seventh Avenue Thomaston, Alabama |
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| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1910 |
| NRHP reference No. | 00001024 |
| Added to NRHP | August 31, 2000 |
The Thomaston Colored Institute, also known as the Thomaston Academy, was a special school for African American students. It is located in the town of Thomaston, Alabama. This important two-story brick building was finished in May 1910. It was started as a private school by a religious group called the West Alabama Primitive Baptist Association.
A Special School for Its Time
The Thomaston Colored Institute was very important for the African American community in Thomaston. At that time, it was the only real chance for many African American students in the area to get an education. The school served a historic African American neighborhood, providing learning opportunities that were hard to find elsewhere.
What Happened to the School?
The school building has not been used since the 1970s. Over the years, it has not been cared for, which means it has slowly fallen into disrepair. Because of its historical importance, the building was added to the Alabama Historical Commission's Places in Peril list in 2000. This list helps to identify and protect important historical sites that are at risk. In the same year, it was also placed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history.
