Jenkins Orphanage

Jenkins Orphanage (HMWU6)

Location: Charleston, SC 29401 Charleston County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 46.679', W 79° 56.25'

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In 1891 the Reverend Daniel J. Jenkins established a home and school for poor, black orphans and for children of poor, distressed and disabled parents. It was his desire "to train the minds and hands of young, black boys and girls so that they could better equip themselves to be productive." Originally located at 660 King Street, in 1885 it was removed here to the Marine Hospital to make space for an enrollment that soon reached 536.
During its history the orphange operated a 100 acre farm, a print shop and a shoe repair shop. It became most famous for the display of musical talent in the orphanage bands that travelled throughout the country.
Today Jenkins Orphange is located on Azalea Drive in North Charleston.
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HM NumberHMWU6
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Date Added Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at 10:20pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 599504 N 3627174
Decimal Degrees32.77798333, -79.93750000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 46.679', W 79° 56.25'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 46' 40.74" N, 79° 56' 15.00" W
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Area Code(s)843
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 25-29 Franklin St, Charleston SC 29401, US
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