Newton in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Central High School
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
1. Central High School Marker
Inscription.
Central High School. . African-American high school grew out of an 1899 one-room schoolhouse. In 1924 the school was enlarged and named Snow Hill Graded School. Grades 8 and 9 were added in 1934, and it became a full high school in 1936, renamed Central High School. In addition to Newton, it served students from all areas of Catawba County except Hickory. In 1967 Central High School merged with Newton-Conover High School. Located 1/4 mile north
African-American high school grew out of an
1899 one-room schoolhouse. In 1924 the school
was enlarged and named Snow Hill Graded
School. Grades 8 & 9 were added in 1934, and
it became a full high school in 1936, renamed
Central High School. In addition to Newton, it
served students from all areas of Catawba County
except Hickory. In 1967 Central High School
merged with Newton-Conover High School.
Located 1/4 mile north
Erected by Newton Sesquicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 35° 39.307′ N, 81° 12.837′ W. Marker is in Newton, North Carolina, in Catawba County. Marker is at the intersection of East D Street (State Road 10/16) and South Ervin Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East D Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 E D St, Newton NC 28658, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
2. Central High School Secondary Marker
It reads:
Central High School
1923 1968
Site of an educational institution dedicated to serving the youth of eastern Catawba County.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
3. Central High School Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
4. Former Central High School gymnasium
It is now a community recreation center.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 68 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.