Cairo Rosenwald School

Located 2.6 miles south of here, the Cairo Rosenwald School was completed in 1923 and provided educational opportunities for African American children until 1959. Funding for the school's construction came from the African American community, public funds, and Rosenwald funds. Its architectural plan followed the standard Rosenwald School design for a one-teacher African American school. After closing in 1959 because of school consolidation, the building remained in use as a community center and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Tennessee · United States