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Sites Worth Saving
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Etowah Elementary School
This was the first school built in the state (circa 1934-35) with laborers paid by the Works Progress Administration. This school for grades 1 - 9 was a consolidation of the older Creighton and Oakland Schools of the Creighton-Hightower Community. The land was donated by local citizens. It's architecture, including the gabled pavilion with belfry and arched, recessed entries, is very similar to the former Union Hill School (Community Center). The current threat to the building is neglect, and because it is not easily accessible, it is unclear whether the building is currently occupied. Possible solutions include working with the owner to make necessary repairs and maintenance. If the owner is interested in selling the property, help find a preservation-minded buyer.
Number of votes: 148
Anonymous
07:44 PM
09/01/2009
This building has so much character. I am sure that it could be put to good use in a new and innovative way. In times like these this would make an excellent place to bring a community together.
Anonymous
08:20 PM
09/01/2009
Re: Comment by Anonymous at 07:44 PM on 09/01/2009:
When renovated, this will be a beautiful structure.
Anonymous
08:50 AM
09/02/2009
It is important to maintain the history of WPA projects for future generations plus it is a wonderful old building.
Julia P
08:26 PM
09/02/2009
This site has such unique and interesting features.Perhaps some of the other structures could be grouped together at one site for a historical type village.
Anonymous
09:18 PM
09/02/2009
Re: Comment by Meghan N at 08:46 AM on 09/01/2009:
This is a charming building and hopefully it can be restored to its original beauty.
Anonymous
10:59 AM
09/03/2009
What beautiful architecture. It would be a shame to let this building fall down due to neglect.
Johnny R
05:48 PM
09/03/2009
Re: Comment by Meghan N at 08:46 AM on 09/01/2009:
My uncle owns this property. I assure you it will not be torn down. It does need some love but it still stands and is an AWESOME SITE TO SEE!
Anonymous
10:59 PM
09/03/2009
I think its a beautiful building with a lot of potential. Also, with it being a school, a lot of people in the community may have a personal "connection" with it through relatives of theirs that attended the school.
Anonymous
09:05 PM
09/07/2009
ALL of these sites need to be saved because they all have historical importance to this county
Anonymous
01:37 PM
09/08/2009
It is important for our children to see how things have changed.
Anonymous
01:38 PM
09/08/2009
Re: Comment by Julia P at 08:26 PM on 09/02/2009:
this would be a wonderful addition - great idea!!
Anonymous
11:40 AM
09/09/2009
My Father coordinated and edited the book "Lumpkin County, Georgia
Schools of Yesteryear: an historical overview of the rural one-room schools 1840's-1957,so the interest in preservation of old schoolhouses runs in our family.
Glenda C
12:38 PM
09/09/2009
Because it is definitely of historical value to Cherokee County.
Laine W
02:42 PM
09/09/2009
It is a fabulous historical treasure. I would like to buy it myself. This should be the second most important property to save after the Elementary School.
Anonymous
03:14 PM
09/09/2009
Not only should this structure be preserved because of local historical significance but because of national historical significance.
Anonymous
04:08 PM
09/09/2009
Old historic structures need to be preserved...so much history
Anonymous
10:37 AM
09/10/2009
Historic and a glimpse into what education used to look like. Back when people had common sense.
Anonymous
03:26 PM
09/10/2009
It is a beautiful style building and as always deserve to be restored
Anonymous
05:20 PM
09/10/2009
On a recent Sunday afternoon drive, I was struck by the lack of historic buildings, homes and schools left in the Cherokee area - in the metro Atlanta area as well.
Our state and county is replete with history, yet we choose to destroy it in the name of progress. We take no pride in our community or history....
This old, neglected building is deserving of preservation.
William A. T
08:42 AM
09/11/2009
Since this buliding was built with WPA funds , it has special historic significance.
Maxine A
09:35 AM
09/12/2009
Wonder school house. Where is this located - I would love to see it if possible?
Irene S
12:56 PM
09/17/2009
Because I believe it would be an important part of our history to keep so that others may see what is was like many years ago.
Anonymous
06:55 AM
09/27/2009
Beautiful old building and rich history that needs to be saved.
Anonymous
09:25 AM
09/28/2009
The building looks sound, how can it be made more accessible.
Kim B
05:58 PM
09/28/2009
Appreciate the architecture and the significance of the history. I am a teacher too.
Barb R
02:39 PM
10/02/2009
I think some of the old schools that look interesting should be saved.
Anonymous
07:46 PM
10/04/2009
It is worth saving for future generations to visit and see a school from the "olden days." How comforting it is to see this school nestled in the trees. I can almost hear the bell ringing and children running to the school.
Anonymous
03:02 PM
10/05/2009
The architectural style and being constructed by WPA increase the value of this structure. It had architectural elements not common in one room or community schools.
Anonymous
01:38 PM
10/09/2009
It's a great looking building. It's WPA history is very important. Public money can used in beneficial ways.
Sally H
04:05 PM
10/12/2009
Not very many states can boast of having the oldest schoolhouse in the state! :)
Addie P
11:09 AM
11/09/2009
Re: Comment by Anonymous at 08:20 PM on 09/01/2009:
It doesn't need renovated. It needs restoration and upkeep. It needs to be used. Nothing kills a building faster than taking the life out of it. It breaths as the people inside breath. Renovations is what destroys so much history and character. Stop making things new and improved and let's respect what we have.
Meghan N
08:46 AM
09/01/2009
The school is so beautiful!