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 Edwards Elementary
1123 NE Grand Blvd (Click for Map)
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
(405) 427-3800
Contact Principal
Dr. Earline Peterson
Serves
students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
School
Mascot: Eagles
Established in 1950
School
Named for: Walter J. and Frances Edwards
What's
In a Name:
Walter J. and Frances
Edwards were African American land developers. In 1936, they bought 32 acres in
the northeastern section of Oklahoma City. There they built more than 800 homes.
In 1938, they founded the elementary school and donated the first building. In
1948, they constructed Edwards Memorial Hospital, a 105 bed facility. It is said
to have been the only hospital in the South owned and operated by African
Americans.
Other
School Facts:
Located in Board
District 5
US Congressional
District 5
State Senate
District 48
State House
District 99
County
Commissioner District 1
City County Ward
OKC 7
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