Bethpage in Sumner County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Durham's Chapel Rosenwald School
1923-1962
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2020
1. Durham's Chapel Rosenwald School Marker
Built in 1923 for African Americans during the era of racial segregation, the two-room Durham's Chapel Rosenwald School was used until 1962. It was constructed with funds from the African American community, the county, and the Rosenwald Fund, which supported the education of African American children in the rural South. Keeping with Rosenwald's stated emphasis of “service to the community,” Durham's Chapel Rosenwald School became a gathering place for African Americans in the Bethpage area. Ownership of the building transferred to Durham's Chapel Community Club in November 1962, and it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 2006.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 231.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Rosenwald Schools, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 36° 28.278′ N, 86° 19.868′ W. Marker is in Bethpage, Tennessee, in Sumner County. Marker is on Old U.S. 31E south of U.S. 31E, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bethpage TN 37022, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 25, 2023
2. Durham's Chapel Rosenwald School Marker
via NPS, unknown
3. Durham's Chapel School
National Register of Historic Places Digital Archive on NPGallery website entry
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2020
4. Durham's Chapel Rosenwald School Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 25, 2023
5. A photo of the entire school building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 24, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 3. submitted on January 26, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on June 24, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 5. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
