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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hoke Smith (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Court House Well (approx. 0.7 miles away); Rutherford's March Tribute (approx. 0.7 miles away); Catawba County War Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Civil War Raid Through Western North Carolina (approx. 0.7 miles away); M.L. McCorkle (approx. ¾ mile away); Catawba County Confederate Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Catawba College (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newton.

Central High School Secondary Marker image. Click for full size.

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

Former Central High School gymnasium image. Click for full size.

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 912 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.