📚 Burrell Normal School

Burrell Normal School (1903–1969), was a private school for African American students established in 1903 in Florence, Alabama. The school was for grades 1 to 12, and served as a normal school. A historical marker for the school was erected by the Florence Historical Board and is located at W College Street at Burrell Street in Florence. It was also known as Burrell Academy, Burrell High School, and Burrell–Slater High School.