About Blackwell School
Written by prejudice rather than law, the story of the Blackwell School is one of “separate but equal” education for Mexican and Mexican American citizens of Marfa, Texas. Built in 1909, the school serves as a significant example of how racism and cultural disparity dominated education and social systems in the United States during this period of de facto segregation from 1889-1965.
From the National Park Service.
- State
- Texas
- Designation
- National Historic Site
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Blackwell School.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
All Park
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- Closed
- Fri
- Closed
- Sat
- 12:00PM - 4:00PM
- Sun
- 12:00PM - 4:00PM
The unit is designated but not yet established and has very limited services. Open every Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Weather and when to go
Marfa experiences long and hot summers from May – September. The winters are cold and windy with occasional light snow due to its elevation from November – February. Spring and fall offer pleasant temperatures and light rainfall.
Getting there
The Blackwell School is located in west Texas in the community of Marfa at the junction of US 90 and US 67 highways.
Contact the park
- Address
- 501 South Abbott Street, Marfa, TX 79843
- Official site
- nps.gov/blsc
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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