Russell School, Historic educational building in Hillsborough, United States.
The Russell School building sits on Saint Marys Road in Durham County, featuring traditional architectural elements of 1920s educational institutions in North Carolina.
Constructed in 1926 through the Rosenwald Schools initiative, this institution provided education for Black children until 1945 during the period of segregation.
The Russell School remains the final standing Rosenwald School in Durham County, representing educational advancement for African American communities in the early 20th century.
Current preservation efforts by the Friends of Russell School include plans for an on-site museum at 2001 St Marys Road in Hillsborough.
The property, now owned by Cain's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, maintains its National Register of Historic Places status while connecting past educational practices to present times.
Location: Durham County
Address: 2001 St. Mary's Road
GPS coordinates: 36.12330,-78.94580
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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