Near Spring Garden in Cherokee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Spring Garden School
Photographed By Angela Nichols
1. Spring Garden School Marker
Inscription.
Spring Garden School. . During the late 1920s and early 1930s the Spring Garden School "on the hill across the road" was a two-story wooden structure. Grades one through nine were taught in two rooms upstairs and two rooms downstairs. In 1936, a new brick building was constructed to include grades one through twelve. The new school came with an indoor basketball court, the community's favorite spectator sport. On December 6, 1945 this building was destroyed by fire. Classes were held in the vocational building and churches in the community. Spring Garden School was rebuilt 1947 and still educates the youth of our community today.
During the late 1920s and early 1930s the Spring Garden School "on the hill across the road" was a two-story wooden structure. Grades one through nine were taught in two rooms upstairs and two rooms downstairs. In 1936, a new brick building was constructed to include grades one through twelve. The new school came with an indoor basketball court, the community's favorite spectator sport. On December 6, 1945 this building was destroyed by fire. Classes were held in the vocational building and churches in the community. Spring Garden School was rebuilt 1947 and still educates the youth of our community today.
Erected 2022 by Historical Preservation Society of Cherokee County Alabama.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is December 6, 1945.
Location. 33° 59.109′ N, 85° 32.602′ W. Marker is near Spring Garden, Alabama, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of County Road 29 and County Road 8, on the right when traveling north on County Road 29. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2430 County Rd 29, Piedmont AL 36272, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2022, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2022, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
