Guntersville in Marshall County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Claysville Junior High School
Construction of the Guntersville Dam and its accompanying relocation of people in the area increased the population of the Claysville community resulting in the consolidation of the schools at Baker’s Chapel and Henryville. By 1950, indoor restrooms and five classrooms had been added as well as a lunchroom. By 2003, the campus had grown to two classroom buildings, an activities building, a lunchroom, and a gymnasium on twenty-two and one-half acres.
Although many teachers, support employees, and generation of students have walked these hall since the school’s first days, pride in the community and the school has not waned. This pride and unending community support have accompanied the evolution of the 1928 fledgling school to the present school nestled on the banks of the beautiful Guntersville Reservoir.
Erected by Alabama Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list.
Location. 34° 24.423′ N, 86° 16.246′ W. Marker is in Guntersville, Alabama, in Marshall County. Marker is on Claysville School Road, 0.1 miles east of Florida Short Route (U.S. 431), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 Claysville School Rd, Guntersville AL 35976, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Major Paramore's Federal Bombardment of Guntersville (approx. 1.8 miles away); Federal Troops Burn Guntersville During Civil War (approx. 3.2 miles away); History of Guntersville (approx. 3.2 miles away); John Gunter (approx. 3.2 miles away); Colonel Montgomery Gilbreath House (approx. 3½ miles away); Errol Allan Park (approx. 3½ miles away); Section of Core (approx. 3.6 miles away); Veterans of Foreign Wars Marshall County (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guntersville.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2017, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 665 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2017, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.