Josephine City School facts for kids
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Josephine City School
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Josephine City School, April 2013
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 Location in Northern Virginia
Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 301-A Josephine St., Berryville, Virginia |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1882 |
| NRHP reference No. | 95000397 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | April 7, 1995 |
The Josephine City School is a very old school building in Berryville, Virginia. It was built around 1882. This school was special because it was built for African-American children during a time when schools were separated by race.
The building is a one-story structure made of wood. It has a pointed roof and is about 40 feet long and 30 feet wide. Over the years, the Josephine City School building has been used for many different things.
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A School for African-American Children
The Josephine City School was an important place for education. It served as an elementary school for African-American children. This was before schools were integrated, meaning Black and White students went to separate schools.
The School Complex
The Josephine City School was part of a larger group of buildings. This group was known as a school complex for African-American children. It included the original Josephine City School building. Later, a brick building called the Clarke County Training School was added in 1930. In 1941, another wooden building was built for agriculture classes.
Changes Over Time
The Josephine City School building changed its role in 1930. It was moved a short distance from its first spot. After the move, it became part of the Clarke County Training School. It was used for classes like home economics and agriculture. Students learned important life skills there.
The building continued to be used for classrooms until 1971. After that, it was used for storage for a while. Later, it was changed again to become housing for older people.
A Historic Landmark
The Josephine City School is recognized as a very important historical site. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. This means it is a special place that helps tell the story of American history. The Virginia Landmarks Register also listed it in 1995.
Josephine School Community Museum
Today, part of the old school building is home to the Josephine School Community Museum. It also houses the Clarke County African-American Cultural Center. The museum opened its doors in 2003. It shows the history of the African-American community in Clarke County. Visitors can learn about the lives and experiences of people from the past.
External Links
- Josephine School Community Museum - official site
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Josephine City School, April 2013
