Blackwell School National Historic Site at sunrise.
Blackwell School National Historic Site
National Historic Site · TX
Written by prejudice rather than law, the story of the Blackwell School is one of “separate but equal” education for Mexican and Mexican American citizens of Marfa, Texas. Built in 1909, the school serves as a significant example of how racism and cultural disparity dominated education and social systems in the United States during this period of de facto segregation from 1889-1965.
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Park Name
InfoBlackwell School National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoTX
Blackwell_school_visitor_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe unit is designated but not yet established and has very limited services. Open every Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Themes & Topics
InfoHispanic American Heritage, Latino American Heritage, Schools and Education + 2 more
Weather Info
InfoMarfa experiences long and hot summers from May – September. The winters are cold and windy with occasional light snow due to its elevation from November – February. Spring and fall offer pleasant tem
Getting There
InfoThe Blackwell School is located in west Texas in the community of Marfa at the junction of US 90 and US 67 highways.
Location
Info30.3058° N, -104.0226° W
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