School Address: 4111 South St Marianna FL 32448
School District: Dozier/Okeec
County: Jackson County
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Dozier II at 4111 South Street, Marianna, FL, refers to the property where the infamous Dozier School for Boys once operated. This facility, officially known as the Florida School for Boys, was a reform school opened in 1900 and closed in 2011. It gained notoriety due to numerous reports and investigations into abuse, neglect, and other human rights violations that occurred over decades. In the years following its closure, there have been efforts to investigate and document the extent of the abuse, including forensic work to identify remains found on the site. The land has been the subject of redevelopment discussions, with proposals for memorials to honor the victims and other possible uses. These efforts reflect a continuing journey of reconciliation and healing for those impacted by the school’s troubled history.