Holly Springs in Marshall County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Rosenwald School

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 2, 2021

1. Rosenwald School Marker

Inscription. Holly Springs's first Rosenwald School was built here ca. 1925 for the education of African American students. Five teachers taught students through the eighth grade. Students attended either Rust College or Mississippi Industrial College to complete high school. Among the school's principals was W.T. Sims. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, the Rosenwald School added high school grades. In 1952, land was purchased to build a new school building. The original Rosenwald School burned in 1958.

Erected 2019 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 34° 46.376′ N, 89° 27.132′ W. Marker is in Holly Springs, Mississippi, in Marshall County. Marker is on West Valley Avenue west of Jeanette Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 W Valley Ave, Holly Springs MS 38635, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. W.T. Sims High School (within shouting distance of this marker); COFO & Rust College Civil Rights Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Rust College

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Ida B. Wells (approx. 0.3 miles away); Asbury United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Rust College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Osborne Bell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hill Country Blues (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Holly Springs.

Regarding Rosenwald School. After the Rosenwald School burned in 1958, another school building was erected.
It was named Faith School, built in 1959-60, because they didn’t have the money to pay for it. Faith School burned in 1969. The W.T. Sims School building, across the street, was constructed in 1953 and became the name of the school after Faith School burned.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 2, 2021

2. Rosenwald School Marker

Across street from marker is the former W.T. Sims High School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 2, 2021

3. Across street from marker is the former W.T. Sims High School

Another marker, shown in this photo, describes the High School.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.