EDUCATION · HISTORICAL MARKER

Rocky Ridge Elementary School

Hoover, Alabama
· First School in Hoover Area
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A subscription school was organized in the 1850’s in Rocky Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In 1881, the church deeded land to build a log school. In 1912, Professor E. D. Watkins taught all classes to the 30 students. In 1918, his 15 year old daughter, Mary, was hired as a substitute and taught for the next 48 years. More facilities were added in 1966. The current modern school opened with 35 rooms and a kindergarten in 1997.
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