Historic Neely School Foundation

Historic Neely School Foundation The Historic Neely School was built around 1908 by Julius Neely an AME Zion minister and farmer, and his wife, Katie Stokes McKenzie Neely.

During a time of segregation, The Historic Neely School was built in 1908 by Julius Neely an AME Zion minister and farmer, along with his wife Katie Stokes McKenzie Neely who was a housekeeper. It is believed to be the oldest one room African American schoolhouse surviving in Rowan County, serving more than 1400 African American children in grades 1-7 until its closure in 1948.

07/28/2026
We invite the community to join us at the Neely School for our upcoming open house on Saturday, 6/27 (11am-2pm) at 225 N...
06/24/2026

We invite the community to join us at the Neely School for our upcoming open house on Saturday, 6/27 (11am-2pm) at 225 Neelytown Road in China Grove, where we’ll be hosting a school supply drive to support local students. If you’re able, please consider bringing a few items or a monetary donation to help us set students up for a successful school year. We also accept donations on our website (www.historicneelyschool.org).

Preferred School Supplies: Book Bags, Block Erasers, Crayons, Glue Sticks, Pencils, Notebook Paper, Composition Notebooks, Pocket Folders

Thanks in advance for supporting the Historic Neely School!
03/26/2026

Thanks in advance for supporting the Historic Neely School!

The Historic Neely School Foundation honors the memory of our vision leader, Mary Neely Grissom.
12/25/2025

The Historic Neely School Foundation honors the memory of our vision leader, Mary Neely Grissom.

04/17/2025

Sat. 4/19/25, 1-4pm, the Neely School will be open for tours.

03/24/2025

COMING SOON 👀

We’re taking you to the Historic Neely School in Rowan County, NC — a one-room schoolhouse built by Julius Neely to educate Black children during segregation. Join us as we meet Neely’s descendants, who are preserving this powerful legacy and keeping the stories of their ancestors alive.

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To learn more about the Neely family’s ongoing work to protect and share this important history, visit historicneelyschool.org

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225 Neelytown Road
China Grove, NC
28023

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