Gumboro School
In 1919 the Delaware General Assembly
enacted legislation to reform the state’s
system of pubic education. Through the
efforts of P.S. DuPont and the Delaware
School Auxiliary Association, a program
to replace many of the state’s overcrowded
and outdated schools was begun. On March 10,
1920, the Association purchased four acres
of land at this location to construct a
school to serve the needs of students
residing in the Gumboro area. On July 22,
1927, the State Board of Education approved
the consolidation of the Newfoundland,
Whitesville, and Good Hope schools with
Gumboro District #37. Jones School #36 was
later combined as well. Construction of the
new building was commenced in December 1927.
When completed, the school was attended by
grades 1-8. Secondary education was provided
at Millsboro High School. In 1966, Gumboro was
formally incorporated into the Millsboro school
system, which subsequently became part of the
Indian River School District in 1969. From 1966
until 1973, the Gumboro School was used by students
in first grade. The building was later utilized
for special classes, administrative offices and
for storage and maintenance purposes until 1997,
when it was declared to be surplus property. It
was sold the following year and converted for
use as the Gumboro Community Center.
Marker is on Millsboro Highway (Delaware Route 26) near Daisey Road, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
