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.
Rodgers School. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured
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
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.
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.
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 1,447 times since then and 74 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.
