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State of Education in Rutherford County after the Civil War

Focuses on the general state of education in Rutherford County from 1867 till 1887. Includes statistics drawn primarily from the annual reports of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, including student enrollments, number of teachers, and number of pupils enrolled in certain subjects. These statistics have been combined into charts and graphs that create an easy to understand picture of what is  a complex, multi-layered, and nuanced educational situation in Rutherford County. 

 

State of Education in Rutherford County after the Civil War