Glen Allen in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Springfield School

By Bernard Fisher, March 30, 2013

1. Springfield School Marker

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African-American students attended this two-room 1920s structure. It was one of approximately 22 schools under the supervision of the pioneer educator, Virginia E. Randolph. Multiple grades were taught with students ranging in age from seven to eighteen. Students studied a tradtional school curriculum as well as home economic skills such as sewing and cooking. Following the closure of Springfield School around 1950, the structure became a private residence and students were sent to Virginia Randolph, Quioccasin or Union School. The County of Henrico moved the school from Shady Grove Road to this location in 2011.

Erected 2011 by County of Henrico. (Marker Number HC-34.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 37° 40.106′ N, 77° 36.801′ W. Marker is in Glen Allen, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker can be reached from Pouncey Tract Road, 0.1 miles north of Minor Road, on the right when traveling north. Located in Pouncey Tract Park.

By Bernard Fisher, March 30, 2013

2. Springfield School Marker

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Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glen Allen VA 23059, 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. Shady Grove United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Chief Powhatan (approx. 0.9 miles away); "Right arm to partner & Reel" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Short Pump (approx. 1.2 miles away); Deep Run School (approx. 1.4 miles away); Goochland County / Henrico County (approx. 1.9 miles away); Mercer Hugh Cosby Farm (approx. 2.3 miles away); Deep Run Baptist Church (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Allen.

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By Bernard Fisher, March 30, 2013

3. Springfield School

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.