Burlington in Alamance County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
McCray School
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, May 22, 2010
1. McCray School Marker
Est. 1915 - 16
One Room School House
Alamance Burlington
School System
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 36° 10.798′ N, 79° 22.794′ W. Marker is in Burlington, North Carolina, in Alamance County. Marker is on North Carolina 62, 0.2 miles south of Louis Graham Road (SR 1757) when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4460 NC-62, Burlington NC 27217, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named The McCray School (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The McCray School (a few steps from this marker); McCray Primitive Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Union Ridge Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); Pleasant Grove High School (approx. 2.9 miles away); Glencoe Mill Village (approx. 3.6 miles away); Glencoe - The School (approx. 3.7 miles away); Glencoe - The Marshall Family House Site (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.
Regarding McCray School. In her book "Black Heritage Sites", Nancy C. Curtis relates that McCray School was built for African-American
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The little schoolhouse was renovated from 1990 to 1992, complete with a working outhouse.
The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, added in 1986. Tours are available by appointment, through the Alamance-Burlington Schools.
Additional keywords. Carolina Mill, Union Ridge
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, May 22, 2010
2. McCray School and Marker
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, May 22, 2010
3. McCray School
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, May 22, 2010
4. An Old Outhouse Sits Behind the School
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,513 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 25, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
