| State | Delaware |
|---|---|
| County | New Castle County |
| School Name | Odessa Colored School (DuPont) |
| Location | Osbourne Street, Odessa |
| Date Opened | Built 1920 |
| Current Status | Closed in 1938. Still standing in original location, with extensive renovations. |
| Source | Bradley Skelcher, African American Education in Delaware (Wilmington: Delaware Heritage Press, 1999) 73. Showell et al, DuPont “Colored” Schools, 1920-1931: An Architectural Survey Report, 114. |
| Additional Information | One room school. Now the Tree of Life Lutheran Church. |
If you are citing this record, please use the following format:
[Author (if known)], Segregated Schools on Delmarva, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.
Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.