Seats of Learning

Central Academy painting

Central Academy

Putnam High School (Mellon), painting

Putnam High School (Mellon)

Artist: Kitty Williams

Location: Reid and 11th Streets
Facade of Price Martin Community Center

Size: 4' x 8'

Sponsors: Graduates and Friends of Each School

 

These are the first two high schools in Palatka. In 1923, Central Academy became the first fully-accredited black high school in Florida. The two schools integrated in 1969, to become Palatka High School.