Shells Pave Way to McDonogh

Beginning in 1887, oyster shells were spread over the road leading to the Main Building from the country road, resulting in the name Shell Road. The surface continued to be covered with shells until 1929 when a law required oystermen to return the shells to the oyster beds. The white shell road was resurfaced with dull black cinders and later macadamized. Even today, one can still find oyster shells along the side of the road.