Cherries and Pecans

Two more schools were on the agenda on another day’s explorations!  Jeff was so patient, driving me all over the countryside!

Cherry Mountain Schoolhouse

The original school was built in 1883, and this building was built in 1926.  It was used until the schools consolidated in 1949.  The landscaping is certainly very clean and well maintained – probably not at all what it looked like when it was used!

Back Door Cherry Mountain Schoolhouse

As we walked around the schoolhouse, I noticed this door.  I assume it was a back door.  The very rough wood door, in a rugged looking stone wall, in contrast with what looks to be a glass cut door handle.  I had to include this image for the wonderful character of it!

Trees at Cherry Mountain Schoolhouse

I loved this scene off the back of the school.  The shading in the back area – can’t you just see the school children playing around in this area, ducking around the trees?

Cherry Spring Schoolhouse

Isn’t this a wonderful image of a country school?  This school is constructed of limestone, built in 1885.  The light color of the limestone sets off the green of the landscape around it.

All the Way Through

Again, I love looking in – and through – these windows.  It certainly would be easy to find oneself day dreaming when you can look out and see all this wonderful green land!

Pecan Creek Schoolhouse

There was a locked gate that kept us from getting close to this school.  This school was built in 1916, altho it originally opened in 1883.  Did you ever wonder how so many grades managed to get taught in the one room?  Well, many of the schools had a “recitation bench” near the teacher’s desk, which is where each of the grades received their lessons.  I guess the other grades did quiet school work while the lessons were being taught to other grades.

Enjoy!