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Colored School # 10 - Vashon Elementary School
5324-26 Northrup Avenue
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Colored School #10, originally named Cheltenham Colored School, was founded in 1877 to provide education for African American children in the Cheltenham neighborhood of St. Louis. In 1890, the school was relocated to Northrup and Pattison Streets and renamed Vashon Colored Elementary School in honor of George Boyer Vashon, a prominent African American educator and abolitionist. The school operated until 1908, playing a crucial role in the education of Black students during a time of segregation.
SOURCE: The historical information presented on this page is adapted with permission from Discovering African American St. Louis: A Guide to Historic Sites by Dr. John A. Wright, Sr. We are honored to share his invaluable research and historical insights, made available through the generous consent of Dr. Wright and the Missouri Historical Society Press. Their dedication to preserving and celebrating the rich legacy of Black St. Louis is a gift to our community—a testament to those who came before us and a guide for those who walk the path forward.
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