Edinburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Schoolhouse Bench
Schoolhouse bench from the Edinburg Graded School "Cedar Hill Academy". Opened in 1876-77, the School was used until 1933. The School housed grades 1 through 7 with 8th grade added in 1946-47. High School levels were designated as 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, and 4th year.
Building Funds for the School were raised by a Lottery; the Lottery Wheel and Tickets are displayed on the 2nd floor of the Museum inside.
The original concrete steps leading up from Rt. 11 are still in place on the east end of Town. In Edinburg, north to south Rt. 11 is actually running east to west.) The steps could be a real challenge on an icy winter morning for the younger students. Sometimes the older boys had to make a chain of brooms and mops so the younger children could pull themselves up the hill.
Bench donated by: Mark Dellinger
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 38° 49.266′ N, 78° 34.101′ W. Marker is in Edinburg, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 11) and Massie Farm Lane, on the right when traveling west on South Main Street. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stoney Creek Flood Water Level (here, next to this marker); Wheat Fan (a few steps from this marker); Charred Timbers (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Wheat Fan (a few steps from this marker); Edinburg Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stony Creek Line (within shouting distance of this marker); Edinburg Mill Rain Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Action in Edinburg (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburg.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 17, 2020
2. The bench is on display below the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
