Knox Institute
Former school in Athens, Georgia, United States
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Knox Institute and Industrial School was a private elementary and secondary school for African American students in Athens, Georgia, United States. It was open from 1868 until 1928.[1] Alumni include Monroe Morton, a builder and real estate businessman whose legacy includes the Morton Building in Athens, and Charles W. Chappelle. The school was named for Major John J. Knox of the Freedmen's Bureau. The federal agency helped fund the school. Athens' first African American Postmaster, Madison Davis, was one of those who helped purchase property for the school.
History
The Knox Institute and Industrial School was a private school at the corner of Reese Street and Pope Streets in Athens.[1] Originally known as Knox School, it developed as a trade school offering training in carpentry, painting and other skills.[2] It also prepared students to attend Historically Black Colleges. The campus included a building donated by Andrew Carnegie. There was also a boys and girls dormitory for students who did not live nearby.
Athens High and Industrial School
Alumni
See also
- Baxter Street School, the first public school for African American students in Athens, Georgia
