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Historic marker to be unveiled for Monroe County school

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September 12, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-09-12 21:58:46

SUMMARY: A historic marker has been erected in Monroe County to commemorate the Hickerson Rosenwald School, which educated black students from 1927 to 1960. This initiative is a collaboration between the Monroe County Rosenwald Schools Partnership, Prairie Rural Community Development Club, Amry Regional Museum, and the Monroe County Historical Society. The marker honors the legacy of those who attended the school and highlights the broader impact of Rosenwald schools, which expanded from six original schools to about 5,000 nationwide, significantly benefiting African American education. The unveiling will take place Saturday at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church from 10 AM to 2 PM.

A historic marker has been placed in Monroe County for a school that no longer stands.

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-09-19 11:03:24

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-09-19 09:14:15

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-09-19 09:08:18

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