photos of the former Clifton area and what's happening now.

The Clifton Colored School-

Merritt Island,1892-1920.

School sessions were held during the summers after citrus and crop picking season was complete so children could help in the groves. Students had to complete primary school and “demonstrate proficiency in all of their subjects  math, Latin, English, and physiology.” There is very little information known on the small, African American community of Clifton.Portions of where the community existed are now a part of State Road 3 on North Merritt Island. However, The North Brevard Heritage Foundation is reconstructing and restoring the schoolhouse to move it to Brevard Community College’s Titusville campus to serve as a museum within a park.

Clifton Schoolhouse group photo

hand scribbled map by resident; circa 1920-30

dismantling site

dismantling site

while dismantling, had inscribed writing of  member of Campbell family

Photos: Bob Paty/ the North Brevard Heritage Foundation