The Central Academy (also known as the Old Central Academy High School) is a historic site in Palatka,

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. Established in 1892, Central Academy became the first accredited African-American high school in Florida in 1924. It was added to the

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on November 12, 1998, and is located at 807 N 13th St, Palatka, FL 32177 The first Central Academy building was destroyed by fire in 1936. The present building replaced it in 1937. For a time it served as the school district's transportation office. The building, which the district turned over to the Palatka Housing Authority, fell into disrepair. A committee is working to raise money for its restoration.

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Putnam County listings
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National Register of Historic Places

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Palatka's Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
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