Corolla in Currituck County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Corolla Schoolhouse
C. 1900
Photographed By F. Robby, August 15, 2008
1. Corolla Schoolhouse Marker
Restoration began in the fall of 1999, revealing wonderful insights into life in this isolated coastal village.Upon raising the building to repair rotten sills, workers discovered ship timbers in the foundation that were salvaged from shipwrecks on the beach.
Underneath the steeple was found a century-old collection of stones and other objects from the schoolyard. The old bell was badly deteriorated, so a new one was installed. Once again a bell tolls in this village to celebrate great occasions.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.
Location. 36° 22.701′ N, 75° 49.929′ W. Marker is in Corolla, North Carolina, in Currituck County. Marker is at the intersection of Schoolhouse lane and Corolla Village Road, on the left when traveling west on Schoolhouse lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corolla NC 27927, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Corolla Historic Village (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Corolla Schoolhouse
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Regarding Corolla Schoolhouse. The schoolhouse marker refers to shipwreck timbers. About 4 miles south of the schoolhouse is a roadside marker about the Wreck of the Metropolis that occurred off the beach of Corolla in 1878.
Photographed By F. Robby, August 15, 2008
2. Corolla Schoolhouse
Photographed By F. Robby, August 15, 2008
3. Corolla Schoolhouse
The schoolhouse building now houses a museum on wild horses. Painted wooden cut-outs of horses surround the building.
Photographed By F. Robby, August 15, 2008
4. Corolla Village
Across the Schoolhouse Lane are restored buildings making up old Corolla Village.
Photographed By F. Robby, August 15, 2008
5. Corolla Village
More restored buildings of Corolla Village near the schoolhouse building.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,287 times since then and 179 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 18, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
