Help Preserve a Legacy

Save the Oldest African American School in Spartanburg County

Dean Street School

Oldest Standing School in Spartanburg County

We Need Your Support!

The Omegas of Spartanburg are working to save a building of immense historical and cultural value: the Dean Street School, now known as the Omegas of Spartanburg Uplift Center.

📍 Dean Street School

312 N. Dean Street, Spartanburg, SC

  • Established in 1883, this was the first public school for Black students in Spartanburg.

  • The first principal was Rev. C.C. Scott, pastor of Silver Hill Methodist Church.

  • He was succeeded by R.M. Alexander, who served for more than 30 years.

  • Before Mary H. Wright School opened in the early 1900s, this was one of the few options for Black students.

  • In 1939, the school was remodeled with brick veneer and renamed Alexander School.

  • Today, the building still stands — a rare and powerful symbol of resilience and education.

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🏗️ Why It Matters

This isn’t just an old building — it’s a cornerstone of Black history in Spartanburg. Saving it means preserving the legacy of generations of educators, students, and community leaders who helped build a stronger future.