Record #:

43863

Author(s):

Fleming, Monika S.

Abstract:

In 1811, Jerimiah Battle reported a total of 17 schools operating in Edgecombe County with 400 students. the first long-standing school in Tarboro was started in 1813. I eventually evolved into separate male and female academies. A report published by the Edgecombe County Board of Education noted construction of 14 schools for African Americans through the Rosenwald School fund.

Source:

Welcome to Tarboro & Homes Magazine (F 264 T3 W4), Vol. Issue , August 2023, p27-28, il

Subject(s):

Education--History--Edgecombe County