Rock City
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Rock City was an African American community established c.1881, which was soon followed by the founding of First Baptist Church Rock City. Named for a rock quarry in the area, the approx. boundaries were Cahal Ave. to the south, Branch St. to the east, Litton Ave. to the north and Pennington Ave. to the west.
Community children attended Rock City Elementary on Pennington Ave., which closed in 1954. The Men’s Civic Club raised funds to provide support for the church and community.
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