Hiram Colored School
National Register of Historic Places

Hiram Colored School

Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia
Listed
May 9, 2001
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01000494

About this property

The Hiram Colored School in Hiram in Paulding County, Georgia was built in 1930. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. The school is located west of Georgia State Route 92 between its junctions with Fitzgerald Street and Alexander Street (formerly Ragsdale Street). It is a two-room Rosenwald school, built with funding from Julius Rosenwald, President of Sears, Roebuck and Company. The Rosenwald Fund was established in 1912 to build schools for African-American students in Southern rural areas. Though nearly 5000 schools were built using the Rosenwald Fund, the Hiram Colored School was the only Rosenwald school in Paulding County. It was also the only African-American school in the county with a library. Today, its historical significance is preserved by the Hiram Rosenwald School Preservation Committee.

Location

Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia
33.88145, -84.76002

Categories

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Sources

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When was Hiram Colored School listed on the National Register?

Hiram Colored School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Hiram Colored School?

Hiram Colored School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hiram Colored School?

The period of significance for Hiram Colored School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1930.

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