H.P. Fitzgerald

Our namesake, H.P. Fitzgerald came to Nevada from Virginia in 1940. After

graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1960, he had a career as a

teacher and school administrator. In 1956, he became the principal of Kit

Carson Elementary School, making him the first black school administrator in

Nevada. He was also the principal of Jo Mackay Elementary School from 1961-

1972. Mr. Fitzgerald was active in many community organizations. He passed

away in 1975 and in 1983, Governor Richard Bryan named August 28th as

H.P. Fitzgerald Recognition Day. The Fitzgerald Tot Lot, located on H Street and

Monroe Street, is a park dedicated to the significant contributions Mr. Fitzgerald

made to our community.