Rosa A. Temple High School

Rosa A. Temple High School (HM1YQD)

Location: Vicksburg, MS 39183 Warren County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 21.132', W 90° 53.001'

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In 1959, Rosa A. Temple High School, named in honor of a beloved long-time school teacher, was built for African Americans and the old school, J. G. H. Bowman High, formerly known as Magnolia Avenue (1924) was closed.

Mr. O. W. Sanders served as Temple's first principal and Mr. J. E. Stirgus followed after the retirement of Sanders.

Noted for its academics and athletics, Rosa A. Temple High School became one of the most prestigious high schools in the state of Mississippi. The philosophy of this school was based upon the belief that every child, regardless of social position, or intelligence, should have an opportunity to totally develop his or her individual abilities and interests, so that he or she may be able to practice those ideals which characterize good citizens of a democracy.

Rosa A. Temple High School was the last officially segregated high school in Vicksburg, existing as such until 1971 when Vicksburg schools were desegregated.

Sponsored by Alumni and Friends of Rosa A. Temple High School
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HM NumberHM1YQD
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Year Placed2008
Placed ByThe City of Vicksburg Riverfront Mural Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, June 4th, 2017 at 9:02pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 699180 N 3581444
Decimal Degrees32.35220000, -90.88335000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 21.132', W 90° 53.001'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 21' 7.92" N, 90° 53' 0.0599999999999" W
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Area Code(s)601
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1200-1298 Levee St, Vicksburg MS 39183, US
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