Education in Caroline County
Did you know that there have been over 80 known public, church, or private schools in Caroline County?
The Historical Society is looking for pictures and information on schools that were located in Caroline County to add to our collection.
Please consider sharing your information or items with us so that we can showcase education in Caroline County.
If you would like to do a display on a school please let us know.
Currently we have two displays (1)C.T. Smith, Ladysmith, designed by Elaine Satterfield and (2) Mica School, Bowling Green, designed by Jacob Martin. In the past we have highlighted Union High School, Lee Maury, Caroline High School and the Rosenwall One Room Schools.
Mattaponi Baptist Association
The Mattaponi Baptist Association started right here in Caroline County in the county seat of Bowling Green at Shiloh Baptist Church. The Association is a family of Missionary Baptist Churches that provide pastors, church leaders, and churches with various opportunities for fellowship. This fellowship was first started in 1879 at Shiloh Baptist Church and now consists of 72 local churches.
Oliver Cemetery Project
The Caroline County Cemetery Group is working to preserve and identify those individuals buried at the Oliver Cemetery, a forgotten and neglected historic African-American Cemetery located off Route 639 on the property of St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Ladysmith, Virginia.
The members are a diverse group from the community with a deep commitment to preserve local history and pass it on to future generations. The Caroline County Cemetery Group is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying the individuals buried in Oliver Cemetery. Their program will include plans for access through a highly wooded area, details on documentation, restoration, and preservation.
