Reid's Grove School facts for kids
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Reid's Grove School
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| Location | 931 Main St., near Gatesville, North Carolina |
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| Area | 1.3 acres (0.53 ha) |
| Built | 1927 |
| Built by | S.D. Stallings |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 11000621 |
| Added to NRHP | August 30, 2011 |
Reid's Grove School is a historic building located near Gatesville, North Carolina. It was built in 1927. This school is very important because it was a "Rosenwald school." These schools helped provide education for African-American children during a time when schools were often separate.
What Was a Rosenwald School?
Rosenwald schools were special schools built for African-American children in the early 1900s. They were created with help from the Rosenwald Fund. This fund was started by Julius Rosenwald, who was the head of Sears, Roebuck and Company.
The Rosenwald Fund worked with local communities. They helped build thousands of schools across the Southern United States. These schools gave African-American children better places to learn. Before these schools, many Black children had very few good educational options.
History of Reid's Grove School
Reid's Grove School was built in 1927. It is a one-story building made of wood. It has a special roof shape called a "side-gable." The school also has a part that sticks out from the front. This part has its own small roof.
This school was one of seven Rosenwald schools built in Gates County, North Carolina. The Rosenwald Fund helped pay for and build all of them. Reid's Grove School replaced an older school that was built in the 1880s. The building stopped being used as a school in 1951.
A Historic Landmark
Reid's Grove School is recognized as an important historic place. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. The National Register is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. Being on this list helps protect the building. It also helps people remember its special story.
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