Cartwright School to receive historical marker

The Cartwright School, a local landmark that served black children and adults in Wills Point prior to desegregation, will soon be honored for significant role it played for generations of community residents with a historical marker dedication early next week.

According to a brief history of the Cartwright School posted on the Wills Point Chamber of Commerce website, “The Cartwright School was the first school for blacks. The provision for the school was made over 100 years ago. Originally, the unnamed school was located on N. Wills St. Professor Needham Wright was the first teacher, teaching children during the day and adults at night.

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