“It has changed from a place to a person,” Shafer said. “And we don’t name schools for people in York County.”
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Magruder, and all the many histories in that name, has recently opened examinations of the origins of racism that still permeate York County, particularly in the York County School Division (YCSD). This website will examine these origins, arguing how remnants of racism continue to shape our understandings of York County history.
I believe that York County history is not deliberately hard to trace; rather, the oversaturation of information in neighboring cities tends to overshadow the richness of history in this small, comparatively rural county. York County deserves better historical coverage to represent its many communities. For students, residents, and future residents to come, let’s continue to explore, celebrate, and scrutinize York County history!
- James W. Robinson. “Magruder Elementary Name to Remain After York County School Board Vote.” Daily Press, September 24, 2025. https://www.dailypress.com/2025/09/23/magruder-elementary-name-to-remain-after-school-board-vote/.
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