Piney Ridge School

Originally known as Dismal School, Piney Ridge School was built of pine logs in 1900 on 1½ acres of land given by Zeb Humphreys, and the building was about 20 feet square. Its seats were rough board benches without backs, and students gathered pine knots to burn in the heating stove. Webster’s Blue-Back Speller, McGuffey’s Reader, and a writing slate were the prized possessions of every student. The chairmen of trustees were Nathan Langley, Sam Key, Wash Key, and Martin Key. The first teacher was John Connelley, and the last was Mrs. Rosa Gibson Fuller. The influence of the beloved old school and its pupils continued, and it was consolidated with Meek School in 1926.

Alabama · United States