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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JIO_a-playground-and-community-center_Topeka-KS.html
Like all of the city's schools, students and local residents used Monroe School for multiple activities. A student club called "The Downbeat" held dances in the combined gym and auditorium. Local churches and civic organizations used the space for…
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When Monroe Elementary School opened in 1927, it was a key part of Topeka's grand, million-dollar school construction program. Topeka wanted a first-class educational system that would promote pride in the city's schools. The new Monroe School fea…
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The Topeka chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) recruited 13 African American parents to file a lawsuit contesting the state law that allowed cities like Topeka to segregate students in elementary grade…
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Across the field in front of you stands the former Monroe Elementary School. Parents of six students that attended this school in 1949 participated in the Brown v. Board of Education lawsuit. On May 17, 1954, the US Supreme Court issued a breakthr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JIJ_how-to-heat-and-cool-an-old-school_Topeka-KS.html
During the summer, neighborhood kids play baseball on the grass field across the street - just as they have for nearly a century. But even more excitement is taking place underground. This playground is home to a state of the art geothermal heatin…
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Many African Americans living in the Monroe School neighborhood took a deep interest in their community and the betterment of their race. They helped found the local branch of the NAACP and joined in legal battles to do away with discrimination. O…
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Dedicated to the men and women who honorably served the United States of America in the Armed Services during war and peace
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EF0_st-john-ame-church_Topeka-KS.html
has been listed in theNational Registerof Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the Interior2008
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EEZ_martin-luther_Topeka-KS.html
Ninety-five thesesnailed to Castle Churchin WittenbergOctober 31, 1517————————[Luther Rose emblem] "Here I stand;I cannot do otherwise:God help me! Amen"1521—————&mda…
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Memorial Court of Honorin memory of those whohave served their countryin the sacred cause ofliberty and justice Veterans of All Warsat rest in Mount Hope [Honor Roll of Veterans] Brave Men and Worthy Patriotsdear to God andfamous to all a…
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