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AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL BUILDING REVIVAL

Washington Parish High School

Washington Parish

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Washington Parish High School in Franklinton, Louisiana was a former high school for African American students that opened in the early 1950s. It remained in operation as a high school until integration in around 1969, at which point Washington Parish High School reopened as an elementary school. It also was known as Washington Parish Training School, and Washington Parish Special School. The school is still in operation as Franklinton Primary School.

Washington Parish High School

 

OPENED: Early 1950s

CLOSED: N/A

OTHER NAMES OF SCHOOL: Washington Parish Training School, Washington Parish Special School, Franklinton Primary School

OTHER USES/CURRENT USE: Elementary school

 

610 T. W. Barker Drive

Franklinton, LA 70438

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