Near Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lincoln Heights School
1924-1968
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 29, 2022
1. Lincoln Heights School Marker
Built in 1924 as a six teacher brick Rosenwald School and served as a “Haven of Knowledge” for colored students in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Caldwell, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties. The original structure was an H-shape design. The Julius Rosenwald Fund provided monies toward construction, addition monetary contributions were from the state and local governments as well as contributions from the colored citizens. The School (sic) was enlarged to fourteen classrooms between 1926 and 1950.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Rosenwald Schools series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 36° 8.924′ N, 81° 7.767′ W. Marker is near Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in Wilkes County. Marker is on Lincoln Heights Road, 0.2 miles south of Grinton Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 368 Lincoln Heights Rd, Wilkesboro NC 28697, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Starr House (approx. one mile away); Somers-Foster House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Calloway-Hubbard House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Harvey Chambers' Upholstery Shop (approx. 1.1 miles away); Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church
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1. A History of The Building. Lincoln Heights Rosenwald School website ebtry:
The name Lincoln Heights can be traced back to a former member of the school board, Ruben White, who stated that it would “encourage students to reach the heights of Lincoln”. (Submitted on November 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Lincoln Heights Rosenwald School. Clio website entry:
During most of its years of operation, this was the only high school in Northwestern North Carolina where African American pupils could receive a high school diploma. (Kaila Dollard and Clio Admin., Clio: Your Guide to History, posted Feb. 1, 2021) (Submitted on November 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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2. Lincoln Heights School
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 29, 2022
3. Lincoln Heights School
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on November 16, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on November 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
