Physical Address:

501 South Abbott Street

Marfa, TX 79843

Mailing Address:

Blackwell School NHS

c/o Fort Davis NHS Superintendent

Fort Davis, TX 79734

contact-details

  • Email Address: Blackwell_school_visitor_information@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes

Built in 1909, the Blackwell School served as a segregated school for the Hispanic population of Marfa, Texas, during the era of de facto segregation from 1889-1965. This site will help preserve and share stories from a time when the practice of “separate but equal” dominated education and social systems in the United States.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

The Blackwell School is located at the corner of Waco and Abbott Streets in South Marfa Texas. From the 4-way stop light, go two blocks west and three blocks south.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

All Park

The unit is designated but not yet established and has very limited services. Open every Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. And by appointment by emailing blackwellschoolmarfa@gmail.com.

Weather Information:

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.

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