Cornland School, One-room school in Chesapeake, United States.
The wooden schoolhouse features six-over-six style windows, clapboard siding, and a standing-seam metal roof with a central brick chimney.
Established in 1903, the school provided education for African American children during segregation until its closure in 1952.
Former students actively participate in preservation efforts through the Cornland School Foundation, sharing their experiences and stories with new generations.
The City of Chesapeake Parks Department manages visits to the school building, which stands as stop number five on the African American Heritage Trail.
This educational structure remains the last standing pre-Rosenwald school building in the Tidewater region of Virginia.
Location: Chesapeake
Inception: 1903
Address: 2309 Benefit Road
GPS coordinates: 36.62694,-76.30556
Latest update: March 23, 2025 22:06
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