The Yorkville Enquirer reported on July 12, 1877 – “Closing exercises were held at the Lowrysville Academy with Ms. Lizzie Anderson in charge. The program included food, lectures and a night entertainment program.”
On May 22, 1884 the Yk Enquirer reported – “J.E. McDonald, Esq. of Winnsboro will deliver the address at the closing exercises of the Lowrysville Academy next month.”
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on Jan. 23, 1889 – “A fine school is in session at Lowrysville under the direction of Mr. H.R. Murchison as principal and Ms. Maggie Guy as assistant. He is from Greenwood and Ms. Guy is a native of Lowrysville and a graduate of the Female College at Staunton, Virginia.”
The YV Enquirer stated on Sept. 6, 1895 – “The Lowrysville Academy resumed classes last Monday. The teachers are Mr. and Ms. Riley, who are brother and sister of the late Rev. S.R. Riley.” On Dec. 20, 1895 – “The patrons of the Lowrysville Academy are tearing down the old building and putting up a new one more suited to the needs of the students.”
City Directories and History: The Lowry’s school house is one of the charming structures that define Lowry’s as a pleasant rural community in which to live in Chester County, SC. The building was constructed in circa 1910 and continued actively educating local students for decades. The lovely building was the architectural and construction work of Rock Hill, S.C., architect – builder, Mr. Julian S. Starr. The construction of the facility cost $4,000.
Previously, the Yorkville Enquirer reported on Sept. 13, 1893 that Lowrysville High School opened on Monday with Prof. J.B. Kennedy as Principle and Ms. Kate Douglass as assistant.
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