Old Shadeville High School Marker in Crawfordville

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This was taken from one of the tour boats that go down the river at Wakulla Springs.

Photo Credit: Belinda Clouse

Until desegregation in 1967, Shadeville High School served the area's African American students.

Florida has a rich and diverse history.  African American landmarks and legacies exist in various locations throughout the state. The following historical sites can be found in Wakulla County.  While some of these sites can be visited, other listings are marked "private" and are not open to the public.

Crawfordville
Old Shadeville High School Marker
87 Andrew Hargrett, Sr. Road (off County Road 61 east of
Crawfordville Highway)
An African-American high school for Wakulla County was constructed as an addition to the Shadeville Elementary School. After providing education to black students for 36 years, Shadeville was closed due to school desegregation in 1967. It is theoldest educational site used by the school board; the school was granted to the school board in 1909. A monument was placed at the site in 1992 by Shadeville High School Alumni.

Adapted from Florida Black Heritage Trail, published by the Florida Department of State, in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA, copyright 2007. For more information on African American sites, please visit flheritage.com.

Additional information can also be found at: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/milesmedia/floridablackheritage/