Central Academy
The Central Academy (also known as the Old Central Academy High School) is a historic site in Palatka, Florida. Established in 1892, Central Academy became the first accredited African-American high school in Florida in 1924. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places November 12, 1998 and is located at 127 Washington Street.
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| Location | Palatka, Florida |
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| Coordinates | 29°39′19″N 81°38′26″W |
| NRHP reference No. | 98001348 |
| Added to NRHP | November 12, 1998[1] |
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The first Central Academy building was destroyed by fire in 1936. The present building replaced it in 1937. For a time it served as the school district's transportation office. The building, which the district turned over to the Palatka Housing Authority, fell into disrepair. A committee is working to raise money for its restoration.
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External links
- Putnam County listings at National Register of Historic Places
- Palatka Historical Trail at Historic Hiking Trails
- Palatka's Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church at Visit Florida
- Historic Central Academy
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