Clarksville in Mecklenburg County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Sunnyside School ca. 1870-1908

Photographed By Martijn Broeders, April 27, 2024

1. Sunnyside School, ca. 1870-1908 Marker

Inscription. Educational opportunities for White women in Virginia expanded during the 19th century as female institutes taught academic subjects as well as the arts. Some women supported themselves by opening schools. After the Civil War, when demand for education was high, sisters Agnes, Emily, Isabella, and Mildred Carrington established the Sunnyside School for young women here at their residence. Day students and boarders from Virginia and beyond studied subjects including algebra, chemistry, Latin, deportment, and religion. The sisters, highly regarded in the community, were longtime supporters of Clarksville Presbyterian Church. Sunnyside School closed in 1908 after more than 35 years of operation.

Erected 2023 by Department of Hostoric Resources. (Marker Number U 44.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 36° 36.783′ N, 78° 34.086′ W. Marker is in Clarksville, Virginia, in Mecklenburg County. Marker is at the intersection of Shiney Rock Road and College Street (U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west on Shiney Rock Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 Shiney Rock Rd, Clarksville VA 23927, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. Mecklenburg County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Occaneechi Indians (approx. 2.7 miles away); Patrick Robert “Parker” Sydnor (approx. 3.1 miles away); Prestwould Plantation (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named Occaneechi Indians (approx. 5 miles away); Buffalo Springs (approx. 5.7 miles away); a different marker also named Buffalo Springs (approx. 5.8 miles away); a different marker also named Buffalo Springs (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksville.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2024, by Martijn Broeders of Clarksville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on April 30, 2024, by Martijn Broeders of Clarksville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.