Centerville Industrial Institute

Centerville Industrial Institute
Centerville Industrial Institute, c. 1915
Location
1621 Montgomery Hwy,
Centreville, Alabama, U.S.
Coordinates32°56′33″N 87°06′56″W / 32.9424°N 87.1156°W / 32.9424; -87.1156
Information
Other namesCentreville Institute,
Davidson High School
Former nameBibb County Training School (1918–1966)
H. D. Davidson High School (1966–1969),
EstablishedOctober 1900
Closed1969
DesignatedNovember 6, 1975

Centerville Industrial School (1900–1969), also spelled as Centreville Industrial School, was a school for African American students in Centreville, Alabama, the county seat of Bibb County. It was the only school of higher learning and advanced training for Black students in or adjacent to Bibb County at the time. The school was also a Rosenwald School. It was later known as the Bibb County Training School and finally as H. D. Davidson High School for educator Henry Damon Davidson. It now operates as the Henry Damon Davidson Library and Museum.

It has been listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage since November 6, 1975.