Northern Neck Industrial Academy
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Northern Neck Industrial Accademy
Waymark Code: WM34RD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/10/2008
Views: 17
The Northern Neck Baptist Association established the Northern Neck Industrial Academy in 1898 through financial contributions from local black Baptist churches. The academy opened approximately three miles to the west on Route 608 at Oak Hill farm in Oct.1901 as the first high school for blacks in Richmond County. Students from Lancaster, Northumberland,Westmoreland, King George, and Essex Counties also attended the academy, often living in on-site dormitories. Sunday schools in the early 20th century resulted in its closure by 1938. The property was eventually sold and the main buildings are no longer standing.
Marker Number: J99
Marker Title: Northern Neck Industrial Academy
Marker Location: Along Rt 3
County or Independent City: Richmond Co
Web Site: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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