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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Classic City Area and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured
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Also see . . . Historic Chestnut Grove School. Athens Historical Society website entry (Submitted on August 31, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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
Photographed by David Seibert, June 27, 2012
6. Chestnut Grove School
Photographed by David Seibert, June 27, 2012
7. Chestnut Grove School
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 August 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,106 times since then and 26 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.
