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Pics Of Old Schools In Jabez
Can anyone contribute pics or any info on these schools from Jabez? (years, locations, students, teachers, etc..)
Cave Springs "Cole" School - Forks of Cherokee & Campbell's
Polston School - Across From Dudley Hill Entrance
Gadberry School - Denny Ridge
Stevens School - ??
Turpin School - Upper End of Union Ridge in Jabez
Old Jabez School - ??
New Jabez School - 1/2 Mile Below X-Roads
Sandy Hollow School - Kavito (Across From Twin Oaks Rd)
Wolf Creek School - Across From Alligator 1
Union School - Lower End of Union Ridge
Thanks!
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Check with Teddy, local historian in Jabez is Jasper Family 1/2 mile from store
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Need pics of Cave Springs School and Church, Gadberry School, Wolf Creek School, Turpin School, and I was told there was a Chumbley School on the
creek below Ben Roy Rd. at the forks of Wolf Creek and House Fork Creek.
Also, Im looking for any pictures of old stores, churches, post offices, old houses, and their where-abouts.
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What in the world are you up to, anyway?
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My recent findings show that Cumberland Ridge Church, or "Military Springs Church" as all the old folks in Jabez called it was indeed located inside
the present day Military Springs Cemetery in Jabez. The graveyard itself grew around the church as time went by. The earliest record I could find of
the church was is 1874 and the last being 1931. When it was tore down I dont know. I would like to find pictures of this church if anyone has any.
The Union Ridge School started around 1915 I think and it was originally a wooden school until a bad storm blew it apart and itwas rebuilt as a stone
building. I have 1 picture of the stone building there. I think the building may have been used as a church at one time too, not sure. Maybe Morrow's
Chapel was the only church down there.
As far as Coles School and Church, I dont think the name is correct. It is printed Cole School andChurch on the 1943 USACE Map, but all the old people
of Jabez say there was no Cole School or Church, It was Cave Springs School and Church which was located in the same area as shown on the map. I dont
have any years on either of these, or people who went here, or pictures. If anyone can chime in here, please do so.
Polston School was located across from the entrance to Dudley Hill in Jabez where there is now about 3 boat storages on the left. In my findings,
Polston School was there as far back as 1878 or possibly before that, not sure. I do have 1 picture of this school but would like to have a better one
if anyone has one.
Stevens School was apparently located somewhere on the lower end of Jabez fairly close to Cave Springs from what I can gather. I think it lasted up
till 1922 or 23 I think and then the Jabez School started on the same property the old building is on today below Galand Jasper. Although, apparently
there was an old Jabez School located down Union Ridge Rd out the Robert Johnson Rd before moving. I need more info on this school if anyone can
contribute.
Wolf Creek School was located on the bottom below Harris' Grocery and across the bottom from the old All. 1 dock site. I have a picture of Wolf Creek
School in 1914 with students standing in front of it, but you cant really see the school that good. I would like to have a good picture of this school
and some more info on it.
As for Sandy Hollow School, I have a good picture of the last building located across from Twin Oaks Rd down over the hill kinda. Apparently, Sandy
Hollow School is one of the oldest, if not THE oldest school in Jabez starting around 1838 I think. There were about 3-4 different Sandy Hollow
schools. I dont know much about the first 3 schools - where they were located, years, students, etc..
I will post pics I have of these schools as soon as I get them scanned to my computer.
There were a few more schools in Jabez that Im not familiar with at all. Turpin School, Gadberry School, and Chumbley School. If anyone can contribute
to any of these, I would appreciate it!
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Good information. Thanks. 
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Here are some pictures I found of old schools in Jabez area.
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That's pretty neat information! Love the history info plus the pix!!
Please update as you get more information.
Trying to learn as much about our get-away community and it's history as I can. That stuff is so interesting. Binds us closer to the community that
way.
Thanks again!!
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From 1909-1932, there were 61 schools operating in Russell Co. The Jabez School. Due to its location, Jabez was one of the last schools in Ky to
consolidate. It was the last one in Russell Co. to close. Bussing was cited as the main reason for continuing the school long after consolidation had
taken place.
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First I apologize for the quality.
This is Wolf Creek School in 1914,B.H. Edmonds teacher
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Sorry for quality
This is Old Union School in 1912. Teacher Festus Wade
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In 1932 a resolution was passed by the Board of Ed. to not hire any women teachers.This was during the depression when heads of families were
desparate for work. The idea didnt last long. In a teachers manual from the board in the late 40's, every reference to a teacher is "her" or "she". In
1887 R.G. wolford was paid $73.52 for one year as a teacher. Salaries ranged from $40.00 per year to $162.32. ( from record book ending June.1888)
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The name "Jabez appears three times in the Bible, all in First Chronicals. Jabez means," A place of hiding". Russell, Wayne, and Pulaski counties all
come together here.There was no way of separating Jabez and Panhandle,afour mile square of no mans land. This area was ideal for place for people
wanting to escape the law, as a sheriff could not cross a county line.For a fugitive who knew where the county lines laid, he could look face to face
with a sheriff without being arrested. In order to apprehend such a fugitive it would require officers for all three counties to be there at the same
place at the same time. Jabez had its own doctor, J.B. Sholl, who served the area till his death in 1937, and buried in Military Springs Cemetery.
Disclaimer: Some info gathered from a public service book, with permission granted for re-use of all or any part.
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I am awed!!! That is such neat information.
I don't know that much about the schools and their history where I've lived all of my life, but I'm loving learning about the schools and the
situations there!!
That's fascinating about the "Jabez Triangle"!!! Wow! Wouldn't have thought about it being a hiding place for an outlaw! Cool!
I am familiar with the present day "Prayer of Jabez" books, but wasn't aware of the meaning of the name either.
Boy, I'm just gaining knowledge by leaps and bounds!!
Thank you so much for sharing this all!
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Denmarkshepards,
You are quite the scholar!! Wow!!
Is this a hobby or part of your line of work?
Thanks again for sharing such interesting knowledge. That's the kind of information that is difficult to find much of without really delving into it.
Thank you again!!
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Thank you everyone for all the input on Jabez. Very interesting and love the pictures. My grandparents are the Campbell's and I do have some maps,
pictures, etc. I'll try to get them loaded.
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Thanks southsidesun! It's so neat learning and seeing all the interesting stuff and history surrounding the different communities of the lake.
Really enjoying all of the information being shared here!
Thanks again. We'll look forward to your postings!
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Stephens School
Kyle,
The Stephens School was on the John Oakes Farm, across the road from what is now called Buck Lane. I remember when the well was still there but the
building was gone.
Also, I see you found the information on Cumberland Ridge Church. In fact, the cemetery was originally called Cumberland Ridge Cemetery. I remember
when the building was still standing, but barely. I believe it was not torn down until after Georgia Wilson died in 1957. I remember being there when
the community was cleaning up the cemetery, removing fences that were falling down, etc., but don't know for sure if that is when the building was
removed. The building stood close to where the Military Spring sign is located.
Larry Polston
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Welcome to the forum Larry Polston! We're glad to have you on board with us.
Thanks for bringing this old thread up and sharing some memories with us. Please feel free to share any memories or old stories you know. You would be
surprised at the number of people who share a love of the history of this region.
Thanks for joining us and please come back often.
WHATEVER floats your boat Dude!
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Thanks Larry P! Still fascinated by the Jabez area history. Good to learn more of it.
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