Blackwell School National Historic Site at sunrise.
Photo: NPS Photo / David Larson
About
Written by prejudice rather than law, the story of the Blackwell School is one of “separate but equal” education for Mexican and Mexican American citizens of Marfa, Texas. Built in 1909, the school serves as a significant example of how racism and cultural disparity dominated education and social systems in the United States during this period of de facto segregation from 1889-1965.
Location
501 South Abbott Street
Marfa, TX 79843
Hours
wednesdayClosed
mondayClosed
thursdayClosed
sunday12:00PM - 4:00PM
tuesdayClosed
fridayClosed
saturday12:00PM - 4:00PM
Directions
The Blackwell School is located in west Texas in the community of Marfa at the junction of US 90 and US 67 highways.
Get directions →Weather
Marfa experiences long and hot summers from May – September. The winters are cold and windy with occasional light snow due to its elevation from November – February. Spring and fall offer pleasant temperatures and light rainfall.