Built in 1909, the school serves as a significant example of how racism and cultural disparity dominated education and social systems in the United States during this period of de facto segregation from 1889-1965.
Photo: NPS Photo / David Larson
Blackwell School National Historic Site
Written by prejudice rather than law, the story of the Blackwell School is one of “separate but equal” education for Mexican and Mexican American citizens of Marfa, Texas.
- LocationMarfa, TX
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursToday: Closed
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Weather now78°F Sunny
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Civil Rights
- Hispanic American Heritage
- Latino American Heritage
- Schools and Education
- Social Movements
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Today: Closed · All Park
Hours details
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All ParkToday: Closed
The unit is designated but not yet established and has very limited services. Open every Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday 12:00PM - 4:00PM Sunday 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
78°F
Sunny · feels like 76°
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Today
81° 56°
Sunny1% rain
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Tomorrow
66° 57°
Sunny18% rain
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Saturday
66° 56°
Patchy rain nearby27% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
What to expect by season
Marfa experiences long and hot summers from May – September. The winters are cold and windy with occasional light snow due to its elevation from November – February. Spring and fall offer pleasant temperatures and light rainfall.
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Getting There
Marfa, TX 79843
The Blackwell School is located in west Texas in the community of Marfa at the junction of US 90 and US 67 highways.
Mailing address: Blackwell School NHS, Fort Davis, TX 79734
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