John Mercer Langston School
John Mercer Langston School, School building in Truxton Circle, Washington D.C.
The John Mercer Langston School building features red brick construction with two towers marking separate entrances for boys and girls on the front elevation.
Built in 1902 to address student overflow from John Fox Slater School, this educational facility served African American children during the period of racial segregation.
The school represents educational advancement through its namesake John Mercer Langston, the first African American congressman from Virginia and distinguished District leader.
The Renaissance Revival structure contains eight classrooms spread across two floors, with distinctive architectural elements including Stars of David above second-floor windows.
The building merged operations with Slater Elementary School in the 1910s to form Slater-Langston before returning to independent status in 1951.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Architects: Appleton P. Clark, Jr.
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.90976,-77.00994
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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