Schools for Freedmen Historical Marker

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107 Beale St
Memphis, TN 38103

The Schools for Freedmen Historical Marker in Memphis, TN, commemorates the establishment of educational institutions for formerly enslaved individuals after the Civil War. This site highlights the important role education played in empowering freedmen and their families, providing them with opportunities for a better future. The marker serves as a reminder of the struggles and triumphs of those who sought knowledge and equality in a post-emancipation society.

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Bruce K.
7/2/2023

This marker is at one end of Memphis's famous Beale Street which makes sense as this neighborhood was once a thriving area for black commerce and culture. The area was home to many Black-owned...

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