Near Gloucester Point in Gloucester County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Woodville School
National Registry Property
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 25, 2010
1. Woodville School Marker
Inscription.
Woodville School is an important monument to Gloucester County and the African American community who strove to ensure quality education for their children in the early 20th century. Julius Rosenwald, president of Sears, Roebuck and Company, aided these efforts by establishing a fund in 1918 to help communities address African-American educational needs throughout the South. Rosenwald funds helped build Woodville School in 1923, replacing an earlier school on the same site. Woodville School is an irreplaceable landmark for the Gloucester community, a legacy of education for all children.
Woodville School is an important monument to Gloucester County and the African American community who strove to ensure quality education for their children in the early 20th century. Julius Rosenwald, president of Sears, Roebuck and Company, aided these efforts by establishing a fund in 1918 to help communities address African-American educational needs throughout the South. Rosenwald funds helped build Woodville School in 1923, replacing an earlier school on the same site. Woodville School is an irreplaceable landmark for the Gloucester community, a legacy of education for all children.
Erected by National Registry Property.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Rosenwald Schools series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 37° 19.504′ N, 76° 30.886′ W. Marker is near Gloucester Point, Virginia, in Gloucester County. Marker is on George Washington Memorial Highway (U.S. 17) half a mile north of Ernest Lane (Virginia Route 667), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4310 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Hayes VA 23072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,134 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 25, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.