Cooper's Academy / Bethesda Methodist Church

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Cooper’s Academy, built in 1905-06, was a private boarding school for the black children of this community until 1927, and a public school 1927-1958. Founded by Moses Cooper, H.J. Cooper, and Ada E. Martin, it was first called Cooper’s Academy, ...

Academy Methodist Church

First services were held here under an arbor

in 1865. Building erected in 1868. Land donated

for church building by Sarah M. Simpson.

Sign erected in memory of those who have given their time to establish, preserve and maintain this place of worship.

Dedicated ...