Cherryville in Gaston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John F Black School House
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, July 9, 2011
1. John F Black School House Marker
This simple schoolhouse, built in 1898, is typical of small schools built in the turn of the century. Was built on land belonging to John F. Black and served until 1912 when a larger school replaced it.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 35° 22.732′ N, 81° 22.669′ W. Marker is in Cherryville, North Carolina, in Gaston County. It can be reached from South Jacob Street south of East Main Street (North Carolina Highway 279), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 142 S Jacob St, Cherryville NC 28021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Greater Charlotte. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Federal Bonded Liquor Warehouse (a few steps from this marker); Orignal City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Smoke House (within shouting distance of this marker); City Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherryville City Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harrelson Company Building (about 400 feet away); Cherryville Drug Company (about 400 feet away); Farmer's Bank & Trust (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cherryville.
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, July 9, 2011
2. John F Black School House Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, July 9, 2011
3. John F Black School House
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, July 9, 2011
4. Inside the John F Black School interior
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 720 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
