Georgia Washington founded the Peoples Village School for black students on this site in 1893. Born enslaved in Virginia on November 23, 1851, she later studied at Hampton Institute in Virginia, where she met Dr. Booker T. Washington, who recruited her to teach in Mt. Meigs. In its first year, enrollment grew from four to 100 students. She retired in 1936 after 43 years of service, and the school was deeded to Montgomery County. A new school building was dedicated in February 1950 and named Georgia Washington School. She died on October 5, 1952, and is buried here on the grounds of her beloved school.