Ceremony held to recognize a McKenzie school
MCKENZIE, Tenn.—A ribbon cutting is held in McKenzie to honor a special school.
Webb Public School located at 938 Walnut Avenue in McKenzie was officially placed on the National Registry of Historic Places this morning by the National Park Service.
The celebration began at 11 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and also included a brief history of the school from Mr. Ike Gilbert, Jr.
The event included the presentation of a plaque to display at the building, which now not only serves as a museum, but also houses the Northwest TN Head Start program for McKenzie.
The Webb Historical Museum opened its doors in 2016 and offers a look at unique exhibits including original pictures, artifacts and more.
Also recognized during the event were alumni members who played a pivotal role in helping to preserve the history of what was once Webb High School.
“We’re just proud to be here. We’re just proud we got this nomination and we got it through. We worked on this nomination for 8 to 10 years,” said Ike Gilbert, Jr. Historian, Webb School.
Webb High School was shut down in 1966 and was the only African American High School in Carroll County.
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