Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Chestnut Grove School

Photographed By David Seibert, June 27, 2012

1. Chestnut Grove School Marker

Inscription.
The Chestnut Grove Schoolhouse was established in 1887 to meet the educational aspirations of Black children. It was built and equipped by local Black farmers. The land was donated by a Black farmer named Floyd Kenny, who could not read or write. On July 30, 1896 the school was purchased by the Clarke County Board of Education for $100.00 and continued to operate until 1950. In 1956, the Board of Education sold the building and land to Chestnut Grove Baptist Church for $500.00. The schoolhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places (#84003873) in 1984. There was a dedication Ceremony held on May 5, 2001 at the Chestnut Grove School, 610 Epps Bridge Road in Athens, Georgia.

Erected 2012 by Chestnut Grove School House Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1777.

Location. 33° 55.983′ N, 83° 26.283′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker is at the intersection of Epps Bridge Parkway and Timothy Road, on the right when traveling south on Epps Bridge Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens GA 30603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies.

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In Memory of Martyred Brothers, Sisters and Unknown Others (a few steps from this marker); Hodgson-Dodd Park (approx. 2.6 miles away); Pawson Garden (approx. 2.9 miles away); Carnegie Library (approx. 2.9 miles away); John Rice Hudson Clinic (approx. 2.9 miles away); U.S. Navy Supply Corps School / Former Site of Georgia State Normal School (approx. 3 miles away); Former Site of Fairhaven Tuberculosis Sanitarium (approx. 3 miles away); Purple Heart Memorial (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Also see . . . Marker Dedication. The marker was dedicated on June 23, 2012. (Submitted on July 8, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)

Photographed By David Seibert, June 27, 2012

2. Chestnut Grove School Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, June 27, 2012

3. Chestnut Grove School Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, June 27, 2012

4. Chestnut Grove School Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, June 27, 2012

5. Chestnut Grove School Marker

Chestnut Grove School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 27, 2012

6. Chestnut Grove School

Photographed By David Seibert, June 27, 2012

7. Chestnut Grove School

A photo of the inside of the Chestnut Grove School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 25, 2022

8. A photo of the inside of the Chestnut Grove School

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 718 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 28, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 8. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.