Newspaper Article: Nelson-Merry School Announcement

Newspaper Article: Nelson-Merry School Announcement

Tennessee; African American women; African Americans--Appalachian Region; African American teachers--History; African American school children; African American Teachers; African Americans--Education--Southern States; Schools--Records and correspondence; Memorabilia-African American Life-- African American thought-Jefferson City

"At one time, Nelson-Merry School was one of the finest schools in the area. Land for the school was purchased in 1890. The timbers for the first building were hewn from trees on the land. Since the early 1960's the school has not been used. After ownership of the building changed hands several times it was bought by the city of Jefferson City. Due to vandalism and lack of general upkeep the building has deteriorated until it has become necessary to tear down part of the structure."

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United States, Tennessee, Jefferson County