Columbia's Black Leaders and Heroes!

Columbia Public Schools Educators

Eliot (1924-2013) and Muriel Battle (1930-2003)  Educators, Civil Rights Leaders, Community Volunteers

Beulah Ralph (1927 - 2010) Educator, Community Leader, Mentor    

Leaders and Heroes

John "Blind" W. Boone (1864-1927)  Pianist, Composer, Entertainer

Almeta Crayton (1959 - 2013) Communtiy Activist, Councilwoman

Annie Fisher (1867-1938)  Caterer, Business Owner

Henry Kirklin (1958 - 1938) Horticulturist, Educator, Entrepreneur

Clara Miles  (1917 - 2004) Community Activist

James Whitt (1946 - 2021) Community Leader

Columbia's Black Historical Landmarks

Sharp End:  The pre-1960 African American owned business district in Columbia.

• Reflections on Sharp End in Columbia, Missouri (YouTube - City Channel, Columbia, MO)

 Columbia African-American Heritage Trail

• African-American Heritage Trail (City of Columbia, MO)

 Blind Boone Home

• Blind Boone Home and Event Venue

Frederick Douglass High School:  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 for it's significance to Black History and Culture.  (Reference number 80002310) (Columbia Public Schools)

Second Missionary Baptist Church:  Built in 1894, this historically Black church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.