Lynch Colored School

Built by the US Coal & Coke Company, the Lynch Colored School once provided education for Black children in the Lynch Coal Camp during segregation. It remained a vital part of the community until 1963, when integration and shifting job opportunities led many families north. Today, the historic building serves as the Kentucky chapter of the Eastern Kentucky Social Club, a group keeping the town’s connections alive. While access is limited to members and guests, monuments on-site honor the school’s lasting impact on education and community in Appalachia.

Accessibility: The sidewalks surrounding the school are paved for ADA access.

A large, abandoned brick building with boarded-up windows sits beside a street with a car driving by. The building appears weathered, and the area is quiet with trees and hills in the background.