The Howard School was founded in 1867. It was renamed the State Colored Normal School in 1887. During this period the school was going through rapid growth and focused on expanding its curriculum.
Freedmen's School Update- 1867
Review and Update of Howard School 1873
Fayetteville Chosen as Site for Colored Normal School 1877
Announcement of Death of Robert Harris- 1880
Nelson Carter Letter of Correction to Public- 1878
Advertisement for State Colored Normal School- 1887
FSU News Summary 1867-1892