Holly Springs in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Holly Springs Elementary School
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 2023
1. Holly Springs Elementary School Marker
Inscription.
Holly Springs Elementary School. . A public school for Black children stood here from the 1920s until the early 1970s. It was one of 5,000 schools envisioned by Booker T. Washington, that philanthropist Julius Rosenwald helped build for Black children in the South. Donations from Black citizens helped pay construction costs. Former students recalled dedicated teachers who pushed them to learn despite the disparities of a segregated system. A brick building replaced the wood structure in 1951. Purchased in 1996 for a community center, it was named to honor William E. Hunt, a beloved teacher who was principal from 1945-1959.
A public school for Black children stood
here from the 1920s until the early 1970s.
It was one of 5,000 schools envisioned by
Booker T. Washington, that philanthropist
Julius Rosenwald helped build for Black children in
the South. Donations from Black citizens helped
pay construction costs. Former students recalled
dedicated teachers who pushed them to learn despite
the disparities of a segregated system. A brick
building replaced the wood structure in 1951.
Purchased in 1996 for a community center, it was
named to honor William E. Hunt, a beloved teacher
who was principal from 1945-1959.
Erected by Town of Holly Springs.
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 1951.
Location. 35° 38.767′ N, 78° 49.76′ W. Marker is in Holly Springs, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker is on Stinson Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Grigsby Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Stinson Ave, Holly Springs NC 27540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Masonic Lodge #115 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Holly Springs School (approx. 0.4 miles
Also see . . . Holly Springs Rosenwald School. The school's history is told through letters and interviews of former students. (The Rosenwald Project) (Submitted on October 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 2023
2. Holly Springs Elementary School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
