Institute for Colored Youth
Begun as a farm school. In 1852 it became one of the first schools to train Blacks for skilled trades and teaching. It gained recognition here under Fanny J. Coppin, principal, 1869-1902. Relocated, it later became Cheyney University.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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