Reconstructing what existed, where it stood, and how it changed over time.
A living archive of Kingville’s schools, structures, and community legacy.
Comparing Structures: Then and Now
Kingville School (Fisk University Archives, c. 1920s)
Surviving structure on Lundix Street (2026)
At first glance, these structures appear similar, raising the question of whether they served the same purpose or were part of a larger campus.
Browse documents, maps and records.
Listen to interviews and memories.
Follow Key moments over time.
Learn about schools, teacherages, industrial buildings.
Overview
This archive brings together primary sources, maps, photographs, and oral histories to document Black education in Kingville, what stood where, how it was used, and how it changed over time.
What are we asking?
Was the structure on Lundix Street a school, or a teacherage?
If it was a teacherage, where was the original school building?
This archive brings together historical records, photographs, and community memory to examine a deeper question:
What actually existed in Kingville, and what has been misunderstood over time?
Key Findings
- A Rosenwald-funded school campus existed in Kingville by the early 1920s.
- A four-room teacherage was approved and constructed to support Black educators.
- Evidence suggests an educational structure existed as early as 1910, prior to Rosenwald funding.
- Due to overcrowding, high school students were moved into the industrial building.