The Central Academy (also known as the Old Central Academy High School ) is a historic site in Palatka , Florida . Established in 1892, Central Academy became the first accredited African-American high school in Florida in 1924. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1998, and is located at 807 N 13th St, Palatka, FL 32177
3-546: The first Central Academy building was destroyed by fire in 1936. The present building replaced it in 1937. For a time it served as the school district's transportation office. The building, which the district turned over to the Palatka Housing Authority, fell into disrepair. A committee is working to raise money for its restoration. This article about a property in Putnam County, Florida on
6-676: Is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Putnam County , Florida , United States . The locations of National Register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below may be seen in a map. There are 23 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county. This National Park Service list
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