Beauregard Parish Training School
Beauregard Parish Training School, Educational landmark in DeRidder, Louisiana.
The two-building complex at Martin Luther King Drive and Alexander Street features smooth walls, bands of windows, and a low-pitched roof configuration.
Built in 1929 by P. Olivier & Sons, this training school served as the primary educational facility for African American students in Beauregard Parish until 1941.
The institution provided both student education and teacher preparation programs, contributing to educational advancement within the African American community of southwestern Louisiana.
The buildings now house the BeauCARE Head Start program, continuing their educational legacy through early childhood development initiatives.
The structure stands as the first African American related property in southwestern Louisiana to receive National Register of Historic Places designation.
Location: Louisiana
GPS coordinates: 30.84250,-93.27222
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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