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Georgia Washington
1851–1952
United States
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Georgia A. Washington (November 23, 1851 – October 5, 1952) was an African-American teacher who established the People's Village school in Mount Meigs, Alabama, bringing education to the African-American population in the area. She also educated the local adults in the area, teaching women skills like sewing and men how to farm. Focusing on farming in the area made the town self-sustaining.
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