Clara Barton 1821 - 1912

Historical marker location:

Penn Quarter, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and F Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

The Extra Mile. Points of Light Volunteer Pathway

The District was the site of the first U.S. public school for black students: The M Street School (later known as Dunbar High School) was founded in 1870 and was the first public school in the United States for black students. The school became known for its high academic standards and produced many notable alumni, including civil rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune.