Columbia in Boone County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
African American Heritage Trail
Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 25, 2024
1. African American Heritage Trail Marker
Inscription.
African American Heritage Trail. . The Douglass Football Field served as both the location for the Douglass High School Bulldogs' games and also a community gathering site for Black audiences during each Fall and Spring season. The field was a popular destination from the early 1900s until the school was integrated with Hickman High School after the 1959-60 season. Many talented players shared the daily, four-block walk from the school dressing rooms to practice and play here. Notable coaches included Roland Wiggins, MD and George C. Brooks, a native son who played as a student and coached until Douglass closed. Long live the memories of the Douglass High School Bulldogs.
The Douglass Football Field served as both the location for the Douglass High School Bulldogs' games and also a community gathering site for Black audiences during each Fall and Spring season. The field was a popular destination from the early 1900s until the school was integrated with Hickman High School after the 1959-60 season. Many talented players shared the daily, four-block walk from the school dressing rooms to practice and play here. Notable coaches included Roland Wiggins, MD and George C. Brooks, a native son who played as a student and coached until Douglass closed. Long live the memories of the Douglass High School Bulldogs.
Erected 2023 by Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia.
Location. 38° 57.385′ N, 92° 20.437′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Missouri, in Boone County. Marker is at the intersection of Unity Drive and Oak Street, on the left when traveling east on Unity Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Unity Dr, Columbia MO 65203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on June 13, 2023, in an unveiling ceremony. It is the 24th African American Trail marker to be placed. Marker text repeats on both sides.
Looking north at the intersection of Unity and Oak Streets
Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 25, 2024
3. African American Heritage Trail Marker
Looking southwest
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
