Cora W. Stewart Moonlight School - Morehead KY
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Don.Morfe
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A One-Room Schoolhouse was located in Morehead KY. It was established in 1911 by Mrs. Cora W. Stewart. It was known as a Moonlight School so the people who had to work during the day could go to school at night.
Waymark Code: WM16VDA
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2022
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LOCATION: First Street, Morehead KY
TEXT ON THE HISTORICAL MARKER
MOONLIGHT SCHOOLS
Established in Rowan County, Ky., in 1911, by Mrs. Cora W. Stewart, "to emancipate from illiteracy." Because the people had to labor by day it was decided to have the schools on moonlight nights so the moon could light the way. The schools were taught by volunteer teachers. Movement soon spread nationally and internationally.
Original or Re-creation?: Original
Year the school first opened.: 01/01/1911
Address:
First Street
Morehead, KY United States
40351
Web Address (if available): [Web Link]
Does the school offer 19th century classroom reenactments or day camps?: no
Year the school closed.: Not listed
Is the schoolhouse still open as a school?: Not Listed
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