Appomattox in Appomattox County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Winonah Camp
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Mozella Price Home
Appomattox, Virginia
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Photographed by Craig Swain, April 18, 2010
1. Winonah Camp / Mozella Price Home Marker
Mozella Jordan Price was instrumental in improving the education and quality of life for African Americans in Appomattox County. Mrs. Price was educated in Farmville schools, attended Boydton Institute, Virginia State College, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Hampton Institute and a Master's degree at the Teacher's College, Columbia University in New York City. Mrs. Price became one of Appomattox County's most popular and dynamic teachers. From 1919 to 1963 she served as the Supervisor of Appomattox County Negro Schools. Mrs. Price secured donations that were used for a scholarship fund. Following her death, her sister Peg directed these funds to be used to build the Carver-Price Cultural Center to fulfill another of her dreams. The county's black schools were consolidated and enlarged in the town of Appomattox in 1952. To honor Mrs. Price for her hard work and dedication, the new school was renamed Carver-Price School. Her dedication to the training of young minds also led Mrs. Price to start Winonah Camp for underprivileged boys, in her large home, in 1933. Girls were admitted into the camp in 1936. Children
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Erected by Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trailฎ. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail, and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 21.622′ N, 78° 49.738′ W. Marker was in Appomattox, Virginia, in Appomattox County. It was on Confederate Boulevard (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling west.
Photographed by Craig Swain
2. Markers in Front of the Carver-Price School
Regionally, this marker was in the Piedmont and in Central Virginia. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named Winonah Camp / Mozella Price Home (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Carver-Price School (within shouting distance of this marker); Appomattox County Units (approx. 0.3 miles away); Appomattox County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Appomattox County Eternal Flame (approx. 0.3 miles away); Appomattox Court House (approx.
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 18, 2010
3. Close Up of the Heritage Trail Sites Map
Other markers no longer nearby. Carver-Price School (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Custer's Third Brigade (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. At the top of the marker is a photo of Winonah Camp. Winonah Camp was built as a residence by the Prices in 1931. Mozella Jordan Price used the camp, pictured here in the 1930's, as a residence throughout her life. On the left is a photo of The Jordan sisters. Mozella Jordan Price is pictured standing in the middle, her sister Peg at the far right. At top right is A 1930's brochure for Camp Winonah. On the lower right is a map of south-central Virginia showing other schools highlighted on the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Also see . . . Mozella Jordan Price. Short biographical sketch. (Submitted on April 21, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,000 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
