This is the site of the Hackett house. James Alexander and his wife, Mrs. Alice Hackett built their home on this site in 1909. The very first school lessons were held in Allensworth were held in their unfinished living room. Mr. Hackett was born in roaring River, N.C., while slavery still existed. In his adult years he became well acquainted with philosophies of Booker T. Washington and W.E. DuBois. He is credited with creating a number of organizations which incorporated the philosophies of both.

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