Leora Brown School

Facility built 1891 as elementary and secondary school for African Americans. Originally known as Corydon Colored School; first graduation was on May 14, 1897.

Renamed 1987 for Leora Brown Farrow, a teacher at the school, 1924 - 1950.

Rehabilitated as cultural and educational center, 1993.

Marker is on Summit Street west of Hill Street, on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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