[2] It closed in 1970 A historical marker (number 44-8) was erected in 2004 in the city of Union to commemorate the former school.
During segregation in the United States, African American were barred from attending schools with whites.
[2][3] In 1929, it became the first state-accredited high school for African-Americans in Upstate South Carolina.
Moorer also coached the football team and from 1946 to 1954, and recorded 93 consecutive conference wins for 8 years straight.
[3] Oral interviews of graduates, and a 2006 reunion were held for the high school.