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 Posts & Pages Tagged With: "Smyrna School District"

Thomas D. Clayton School

KC-103: In 1919, a new era for education in Delaware was initiated when a statewide effort to replace old and outdated facilities was undertaken. In 1922, the new Smyrna Colored School opened its doors for African-Americans and other persons of color residing in Central Delaware. The school was attended by grades one through eight. Funding […]



Taylor’s Bridge School (District No. 66)

On April 5, 1923 the original frame schoolhouse located nearby was destroyed by a storm. Within two weeks the General Assembly appropriated $5,000 to construct a new school. Although the amount proved to be inadequate, P.S. duPont, through his Delaware School Auxiliary, provided the balance necessary to complete the project. On October 27, 1923 the […]