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Old Lincoln Elementary School
8023 Dale Avenue
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This one-room school opened in 1909 for the black students in the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District. The school's first teacher, Harvey J. Simms, named it for Lincoln Institute (now Lincoln University in Jefferson City). Before it became Lincoln Elementary, the school was known as the "Color School on Dale." It was sold in 1955 and its students were transferred to New Lincoln Elementary School.
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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