Chestnut Grove School in Athens

"The roof was falling in. Kudzu almost hid the little frame building from view. Floor boards had rotted out. But today historic Chestnut Grove School stands restored, another successful preservation effort." Historical Marker Inscription:The Chestnut Grove Schoolhouse was established in 1887 to meet the educational aspirations of Black children. It w...as built and equipped by local Black farmers. The land was donated by a Black farmer named Floyd Kenny, who could not read or write. On July 30, 1896 the school was purchased by the Clarke County Board of Education for $100.00 and continued to operate until 1950. In 1956, the Board of Education sold the building and land to Chestnut Grove Baptist Church for $500.00. The schoolhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places (#84003873) in 1984. There was a dedication Ceremony held on May 5, 2001 at the Chestnut Grove School. The full article is here.

https://www.athenshistorical.org/athens-historian-volume4-article3?fbclid=IwAR3TIKh2LShGxbdqeo-Da21UabENLsFKGHFgR6EzGHTpYeJpDg2IZjOYKqE Paul Bridges