Historical Marker

Alvan Drew School

The Methodist-sponsored Alvan Drew school was here, 1913-1947. Started by missionary Mrs. M. O. Everett, and named for supporter of rural education, it began as a one-room school and later added a student-operated farm, blacksmith and print shops, grist and planing mills. Closed after 1947 fire. Dessie Scott Children's Home, formerly in Breathitt Co., moved here, 1950.