Malaga+Island

= = =Malaga Island= Malaga island is just one of the small pieces of African American civil rights. There were many other cases like this but Malaga island took place in Maine which makes it significant to our history. Malaga is very unknown and isn't as half as large as many other topics, but it is still part of the civil rights and a good example of how African American's and mixed-race people were treated during the 20th century. It is is a small island in Casco Bay, Maine, abandoned because of it's chilling past. In the late 1800's it was a small community of black, white, and mixed-race families. Like some small island communities, they suffered from poverty and illness. But after many years of living on the island the community faced worse trouble than little food. They had to face eviction. The governor and his party had toured the island because of the rumors about life there. They were said to be a disgrace for Maine's tourist industry. Tourism was becoming an important part in Maine during this time. After figuring out a plan, the governor evicted the islanders and burnt down their homes. He ordered to have all the remains of deceased islanders dug up and moved to the Pineland cemetery. The only thing that remains from the island is a small red school house moved to another island in Casco Bay, and a shameful history of what happened to them in 1912. =More information-=
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