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Thomas Jefferson Elder Community Center: A Legacy of African American Education (c. 1890)

Thomas Jefferson Elder Community Center: A Legacy of African American Education (c. 1890) Classic South Sandersville

A community center built on the original site of the Elder School, where education for the African American Children of Washington County had its first founding. The school was built on the Rosenwald Plan and African-American artifacts, archives and memorabilia can be seen while touring the museum. Cultural, academic and special activities are held here for the community. An auditorium with a stage provides space for concerts and other large group activities. The center has one classroom/meeting room, a kitchen, and a computer lab. On the National Register of Historic Places.


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