Bigelow Rosenwald School

The Bigelow Rosenwald School, also known as Rosenwald Community Center, is a former Rosenwald School located in Toad Suck, about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Bigelow, Perry County, Arkansas. Built in 1926, it is a single-story wood-frame building with vernacular Craftsman elements. It served as a school until 1964, when it became a community center. It is the only Rosenwald School building that still stands in Perry County.[2]

Bigelow Rosenwald School
Bigelow Rosenwald School is located in Arkansas
Bigelow Rosenwald School
Location in Arkansas
Bigelow Rosenwald School is located in the United States
Bigelow Rosenwald School
Location in United States
LocationJct. of AR 60 and Bethel AME Rd., Toad Suck, Arkansas
Coordinates35°4′30″N 92°33′55″W
Built1926 (1926)
ArchitectSamuel L. Smith
Architectural styleRosenwald school
NRHP reference No.04000491[1]
Added to NRHPMay 26, 2004

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Bigelow Rosenwald School". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
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