Physical Address:

501 South Abbott Street

Marfa, TX 79843

Mailing Address:

Blackwell School NHS

c/o Fort Davis NHS Superintendent

Fort Davis, TX 79734

contact-details

  • Email Address: Blackwell_school_visitor_information@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

The Blackwell School is located in west Texas in the community of Marfa at the junction of US 90 and US 67 highways.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

All Park

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 Information:

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.

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