The Pentecostal Christian Academy
Elementary school · 1811 Old Marion Rd
🏫 Schools & childcare · School
Wechsler School
A school on 30th Ave, with 13 places within a five-minute walk. One of 85 schools & childcare in Meridian.
★ What stands out · The building’s story
On the National Register since 1991
Wechsler School
Wechsler School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 15, 1991. It is significant for its black history and education at the local level. Its architecture is described as Italianate.
Wechsler School is a historic school in Meridian, Mississippi erected in 1894. The school was the first brick public school building in Mississippi built with public funds for African-American children. It originally served primary through eighth grades but was later expanded to include high school as well. The school was named in honor of Rabbi Judah Wechsler of Congregation Beth Israel, who had led and inspired Me…
The full story →Education › Place Of Learning › School
EducationLandmark And Historical Building
Where it is
Directions →1430 30th Ave
The nearest neighbor is Wechsler CommUnity School, 1 min walk away.
Address1430 30th Ave · 39301
HoursNot listed yetAdd the hours
PhoneNot listed yetAdd the phone number
Around the corner
Make an afternoon of it
13 places within a five-minute walk of Wechsler School.
🍺Have a drinkElks Lodge4 min walk🎭See some artMetropolitan lodge4 min walk📜See a landmarkMasonic Temple (Meridian, Mississippi)6 min walk📚Find a bookRedbox7 min walk
🏫
Wechsler CommUnity SchoolProfessional services
1 min walk⛪Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist ChurchChurch cathedral
1 min walk🤝Meridian Baptist SeminaryReligious organization
3 min walk⛪New Jerusalem Baptist ChurchChurch cathedral
3 min walk⛪Anderson Temple COGICChurch cathedral
3 min walk⛪Fresh Anointing House Of Worship Meridian MSChurch cathedral
4 min walkPhotos
No photos yet
Be the first to show what Wechsler School looks like.
Sign in to add a photo.
Neighbor reviews
No reviews yet
What should the next neighbor know?
Sign in to leave a review.
More like this
All 85 →More schools & childcare in Meridian
Local favorites first.
Fix a detailWrong hours or phone? Moved or closed? Neighbors keep this right.✎
Address
1430 30th Ave
Hours
Not set
Phone
Not set
Website
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wechsler_School
Status
Open
Sign in to suggest a change or confirm one.
Talk about Wechsler School
Tips, questions and shout-outs from Meridian neighbors.
Start the conversation
Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.