BATES SCHOOLHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER

WALDRON, AR

Cherokee African American Cemetery "The Cherokee African-American Cemetery was originally known as the Cherokee Chapel Graveyard. It was also known as Cherokee Colored Cemetery. The name may or may not indicate Cherokee heritage and could have been named so due to the Cherokee Creek that ran through or nearby the cemetery.

The land was at one time owned by Elijah J. Wollage. E. J. Wollage deeded 41 acres of land which include this 2 acre parcel to his former slave Mariah Wollage in 1867. There was a Chapel located at the front of the Cemetery known as Cherokee Chapel and it is indicated by a map of 1887. The locals of Huntington still remember the small Chapel and when the cemetery was fenced in. It was the burial place for slaves prior to emancipation and continues to be so for their descendants and for families that moved into the area to work in the coal mines."

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Cherokee African American Cemetery Credit: Marcus O. Bst

The Bates Schoolhouse Community Center in Waldron, AR is a non-profit organization that strives to provide educational and recreational opportunities for the local community. Located at the corner of Bates Street and Main Street, the center serves as a hub for community activities and events.

The Bates Schoolhouse Community Center was founded in 1984 and is housed in the former Bates Elementary School, which was built in the early 1900s. The building has been restored and includes a gymnasium, meeting rooms, computer lab, and a library. The library is stocked with books, magazines, and DVDs.

The center offers a variety of programs and activities for all ages, ranging from art and music classes to sports leagues and after-school programs. They also provide life skills classes, such as cooking, sewing, and financial literacy. The center also hosts special events throughout the year, including movie nights, holiday parties, and fundraisers.

In addition to providing a variety of educational and recreational opportunities, the Bates Schoolhouse Community Center also serves as a safe and welcoming environment for the community. The center’s staff and volunteers are dedicated to providing a warm and friendly atmosphere where everyone is welcome.

The Bates Schoolhouse Community Center is a valuable asset for the Waldron community. By providing educational and recreational opportunities, the center helps to bring the community together and offers a place for people to come together and learn.

BATES SCHOOLHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER is a History Museum in WALDRON AR. US MID #8400500125

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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BATES SCHOOLHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER
1516 LOOKOUT LANE
WALDRON
AR
72958-7891

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BATES SCHOOLHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER Information

MID # 8400500125
Name BATES SCHOOLHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 550866853
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 34.897172, -94.09007
CODES FIPS State Code: 05
FIPS County Code: 127
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 1093