Near Goshen in Pike County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Rodgers School

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

1. Rodgers School Marker

Inscription. Built ca. 1860 on land owned by Daniel Carlisle, this school educated Pike County youths until consolidation closed its doors in 1935. In 1895 it was conveyed to trustees for the school by Robert Henry Lee Rodgers for a school. Between 1923 and 1935, it was under the direction of H. M. Curry who labored with short terms, limited facilities, and scarce funds. Despite issuing neither report cards nor diplomas, Curry and fellow instructor Sue Edwards Carter were responsible for successfully preparing more than twenty of its graduates for college entry during the school’s “golden age.” The Rodgers School continues to serve as a community center and inspiration to future generations.

Erected 1995 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 31° 47.282′ N, 86° 6.706′ W. Marker is near Goshen, Alabama, in Pike County. It is on County Road 2203 south of County Road 2204, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Goshen AL 36035, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Black Belt,

and in the Wiregrass.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

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 Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: Elam Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); Memorial (approx. 4.9 miles away); Little Oak United Methodist Church (approx. 5.2 miles away); Camp Ground Methodist Church (approx. 5.4 miles away); Allred House & Cemetery (approx. 6 miles away); Town of Petrey (approx. 7 miles away); The Great Pensacola Trading Path (approx. 7.3 miles away); Logging Locomotive (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goshen.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Goshen Substation (was approx. 4.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Rodgers School and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

2. Rodgers School and Marker

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

3. Rodgers School and Marker

Looking North On County Road 2203 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

4. Looking North On County Road 2203

County Road 2204 intersect with County Road 2203 just past the next building on the right.

Inside View Of Rodgers School. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

5. Inside View Of Rodgers School.

The building is still used as a community meeting center for the area.

Inside View Of The Rodgers School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

6. Inside View Of The Rodgers School

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,171 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on February 22, 2016, by Betty Folmar Adair of Goshen, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 12, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.