A new historic commemorative marker revealed in Huntersville over the weekend pays tribute to a school that taught African Americans during segregation, one of the last remaining such locations. The marker was unveiled in front of some of the school’s alumni.
A countdown took place before a gray sheet was removed alongside a group that included Mecklenburg County representatives, community members, and the Huntersville mayor. The marker is located on 508 Dellwood Drive.
The Huntersville Rosenwald School was built in the 1920s to support African Americans. The school was also used as a community gathering space. Tommy Warlick is with the county historic landmark department. He stood near some of the alumni as the marker was revealed…