Trenton's African American Community to 1944
Trenton, NJ maintained a semi-segregated school system until 1944. Children
would enter the Primary Schools on a non-segregated basis (unless school
bounders restricted). For Junior High, African American students went to
Lincoln School.
"Colored School" 81 Bellevue Avenue
Lincoln School 1924
Calhoun and Willow Streets Center of
pop; otherwise spread
1910-2,500
1920-8,000
1950 – 14,500
The first African-American High School Graduates from Trenton Central High School were in 1927
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Jay Wright |
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Lottie Haggett |
