Historical Marker

Springfield Central High School

Springfield · Effingham County · Erected 2020

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The Story

Built in 1956 under Georgia's 'equalization' plan to keep schools segregated yet appear equal, this was one of 500 schools for Black students. It served nearly 700 until integration came in 1970.

About this site

Springfield Central High School is a historical marker in Springfield, Effingham County, erected in 2020. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Effingham County, among 81 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.3737, -81.3274 near Springfield. The nearest cataloged historic site is Effingham County Courthouse (historic place), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Effingham County Jail, Effingham County, and Effingham County Courthouse.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 32.3737, -81.3274 · Springfield, Effingham County

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