Near Gallatin in Sumner County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Cairo Rosenwald School

1923-1959

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 31, 2021

1. Cairo Rosenwald School Marker

Inscription. Located 2.6 miles south of here is the Cairo Rosenwald School. Completed in 1923, it provided educational opportunities for African American children until 1959. Funding for the school's construction was provided by the African American community, public, and Rosenwald funds. The architectural plan followed the standard Rosenwald School design for a one-teacher African American school. Closed in 1959 due to the consolidation of schools, this building has remained in use as a community center. The Cairo School building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3B 62.)

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° 21.796′ N, 86° 21.816′ W. Marker is near Gallatin, Tennessee, in Sumner County. Marker is on Zieglers Fort Road, 0.1 miles north of Cairo Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gallatin TN 37066, 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. Town of Cairo (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War in Sumner County

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); James B. Jameson House (approx. 2.6 miles away); Cragfont (approx. 2.7 miles away); In Memory of all American Veterans (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Cragfont (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named Cragfont (approx. 3.1 miles away); Abraham “Abram” Bledsoe (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gallatin.

More about this marker. It originally was located at the Zieglers Fort Road/Hartsville Pike intersection but now is in front of the school building.

Regarding Cairo Rosenwald School. From the National Register of Historic Places registration form for the site:

… The Cairo African-American community provided $700, matched by $700 from the Tennessee public school fund and $500 from the Julius Rosenwald Fund. The Cairo school served as an important gathering place for the African-American community as well as the primary education for African-American children. The school retains a high degree of integrity of its original plan and still
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 31, 2021

2. Cairo Rosenwald School Marker
The school building is behind the relocated marker.
serves as an important gathering place for the community.

Also see . . .
1. Asset Detail | Cairo Rosenwald School. National Register of Historic Places registration form (PDF) and accompanying photographs (PDF) submitted for the site. (Submitted on August 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Cairo Rosenwald School. Tennessee Encyclopedia entry by Scarlett C. Miles. (Submitted on August 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.