Douglass Junior and Senior High School, high school in West Virginia, United States
Douglass Junior and Senior High School is a three-story red brick building constructed in 1924 at the corner of Tenth Avenue and Bruce Street in Huntington, West Virginia. The structure features terra cotta trim details and spans 113 feet wide by 230 feet long on a solid concrete foundation.
Built in 1924 to serve the growing Black student population, the school replaced an earlier Douglass facility from 1891 and operated as a high school for African American students. It closed in 1961 following school desegregation and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
The school served as a community center for Black families in Huntington, hosting music performances, sports events, and cultural programs beyond regular classes. Its name honors Frederick Douglass, a slavery abolitionist, reflecting the community's commitment to education and equality.
The building no longer operates as a school but now houses the Douglass Center with medical outreach services and offices as part of Marshall University. Visitors can explore the exterior architecture and experience the site's history within the neighborhood.
The school produced notable alumni including Hal Greer, who became the first Black athlete at Marshall University and later won an NBA championship. Music teacher Revella Hughes founded the school band and brought performances to the wider community.
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