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Tin Lizzie's Place 2007 Forward

This page was last updated: June 20, 2009

Central Academy

Putnam High School

(Mellon)

Title:  Seats of Learning

Artist:   Kitty Williams

Location:   Reid and 11th Streets

                   Facade of Price Martin Community Center

Size:   Approx. 5' x 8'

Sponsors:   Graduates and Friends of Each School

These are the first two high schools in Palatka.  In 1923, Central Academy became the first fully-accredited black high shcool in Florida.  The two schools integrated in 1969, to become Palatka High School.