Near Arley in Winston County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Former Site of Smith Schoolhouse

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2022

1. Former Site of Smith Schoolhouse Marker

Inscription. Named for Uncle Harve Smith, patriarch of the Smith Family in this community. Built in 1911 on two acres of land bought for $5.00. Seat of learning of readin' 'ritin', and 'rithmetic until 1923 when it was consolidated with others to form Meek School. First teacher was Jesse G. Davis, the last teacher Miss Lollie Young. From the beginning, the schoolhouse also served as a church. Here the children learned the Ten Commandments; and residents of the area have been inspired by good singin', good preachin', praisin’ of the Lord, and the old-time religion.

Erected 1977 by Arley Community Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 34° 7.15′ N, 87° 12.002′ W. Marker is near Arley, Alabama, in Winston County. It is on County Road 41 south of County Road 3815, on the left when traveling south. Marker is near Arley Congregational Christian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9830 Co Rd 41, Arley AL 35541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Brushy Creek (approx. 1.7 miles away); Early Post Office Site (approx. 2 miles away); Nathan, Alabama

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(approx. 2.6 miles away); Meek High School War Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); Arley, Alabama (approx. 2.8 miles away); History of Meek School (approx. 2.9 miles away); M1841 Mountain Howitzer (approx. 3.6 miles away); Richard Elliott Payne (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arley.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2022

2. Former Site of Smith Schoolhouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.