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Eatonville set to reclaim historic Hungerford School property
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The Brief Eatonville has reached a deal to take back the 117-acre Hungerford School site.
Eatonville leaders say they have reached a deal to reclaim one of Florida’s most historic properties, the site of the former Hungerford School.
What we know:Eatonville officials say they have struck a deal to reclaim the Hungerford School property, a 117-acre site considered one of Florida’s most historic landmarks.
The agreement with Orange County Public Schools and Orange County Public Charities would return the land to the town, pending approval by the Orange County School Board on Sept. 30.
The backstory:Founded in 1897, Hungerford School was one of the first schools for African Americans in Central Florida and became a cornerstone of education and culture in Eatonville.
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