Lexington in Lexington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Oak Grove Schoolhouse
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 22, 2009
1. Oak Grove Schoolhouse Marker
Inscription.
Oak Grove Schoolhouse. .
This old field-school was built c. 1815 in the Oak Grove area approximately five miles east of here. Typical of early educational facilities in South Carolina, it was a private community school somewhat subsidized with state funds from the Free School act of 18 12. 10 to 20 students of both sexes were taught here by various male teachers prior to 1865 and by female teachers thereafter. It was replaced by a new two-room building about 1890 and was used as a barn until moved here for restoration in 1984.. . This historical marker is in Lexington in Lexington County South Carolina
This old field-school was built c. 1815 in the Oak Grove area approximately five miles east of here. Typical of early educational facilities in South Carolina, it was a private community school somewhat subsidized with state funds from the Free School act of 1812. 10 to 20 students of both sexes were taught here by various male teachers prior to 1865 and by female teachers thereafter. It was replaced by a new two-room building about 1890 and was used as a barn until moved here for restoration in 1984.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location. 33° 59.233′ N, 81° 14.433′ W. Marker is in Lexington, South Carolina, in Lexington County. Marker is on Fox Street. Building is on the grounds of the Lexington County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 231 Fox Street, Lexington SC 29072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Koon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Laurence Corley House (within
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 859 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
