Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School
The Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School, at 316 Hall St.
A museum inside Sandersville
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 90–92°, and about 62 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Sandersville
Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School is inside Sandersville, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1890
Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School dates from 1890. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Typical highs and lows in Sandersville. Green months are the mild ones.
Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School
The Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School, at 316 Hall St. in Sandersville, Georgia, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. It is a Rosenwald school built in 1927. It competed in the Georgia Interscholastic Association.
It has an H-shaped plan and is the surviving building of a larger school complex. The site includes the graves of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Elder.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1890
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1981)
Where to stay near Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Sandersville (8) and Milledgeville (20).
Milledgeville
16,835 people
26 mi west of Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandersville | in town | — | 8 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 5,397 | $121K | — |
| Milledgeville | 26 mi west | 40 min | 20 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,835 | $193K | D |
| Tennille | 3 mi south | 5 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,805 | $91K | — |
| Irwinton | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 hostel | 537 | $92K | — |
| Sparta | 23 mi northwest | 35 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 1,322 | $56K | — |
| Wrightsville | 18 mi south | 25 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 3,585 | $65K | — |
| Wadley | 25 mi east | 40 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,548 | $65K | — |
| Hardwick | 26 mi west | 40 min | 2 1 motel · 1 campground | 3,402 | $92K | — |
Getting there
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Also near Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School
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Fort Gordon: U.S. Army Cyber Command, Public domain · Lake Oconee: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Andalusia: Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: Bubba73 (talk), Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Aviation: United States Geographical Survey, Public domain · Rock Eagle Effigy Mound: Brian McInturff, CC BY-SA 3.0 · James Brown Arena: Thomson200, CC0
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Visiting Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School
Is Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School in Sandersville?
Yes. It’s inside Sandersville, GA.
When is the best time to visit Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School?
Middle Georgia Regional (MCN), about 52 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 104 miles.
Where should I stay near Thomas Jefferson Elder High and Industrial School?
Sandersville (in town, 8 places to stay), Milledgeville (26 mi, 20 places to stay) and Irwinton (24 mi, 3 places to stay).
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