Sandston in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Antioch School Site
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 28, 2023
1. Antioch School Site Marker
Inscription.
Antioch School Site. . Prior to the 1920s construction of the Antioch School, children from the Elko community and surrounding neighborhoods had to travel long distances by horse and wagon to attend White Oak and Glendale schools. During the over 40 year history of the school there were only two teachers. Ruby Branch Carlton was a teacher here from 1927 until 1962 and was succeeded by Laura Hall Velle. At the continued insistence of families in the area, Antioch School remained in operation as a one-room schoolhouse until 1965. After the school closed the structure was the home of the Fairfield Ruritans. They donated it to Henrico County in 2006. Following a fire, the County constructed this building to resemble the original school.
Prior to the 1920s construction of the Antioch School, children from the Elko community and surrounding neighborhoods had to travel long distances by horse and wagon to attend White Oak and Glendale schools. During the over 40 year history of the school there were only two teachers. Ruby Branch Carlton was a teacher here from 1927 until 1962 and was succeeded by Laura Hall Velle. At the continued insistence of families in the area, Antioch School remained in operation as a one-room schoolhouse until 1965. After the school closed the structure was the home of the Fairfield Ruritans. They donated it to Henrico County in 2006. Following a fire, the County constructed this building to resemble the original school.
Erected 2013 by Henrico County. (Marker Number HM2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 37° 30.507′ N, 77° 14.461′ W. Marker is in Sandston, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker can be reached from Elko Road (Virginia Route 156) 0.1 miles south of East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south. Marker attached to the entrance to the Antioch School Community Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5650 Elko Road, Sandston VA 23150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Antioch School Community Center. (Submitted on October 1, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 28, 2023
2. Antioch School Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
