Jonesville - An Historic Black Community
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Future Plans

For more than 100 years, little to nothing has been done to tell the Jonesville story. The next several decades will be dedicated to uncovering the stories and restoring the structures inside and outside the community that are related to labor our enslaved ancestors provided.

2000's

2024
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Remove properties from Rolesville's ETJ
2025
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Earn National Historic Registry recognition as a Historic District
2026
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Secure funding for installation of sidewalks and municipal services
2026
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Submit request for roundabouts to be installed at the north and south entry points to the community (symbolic/function)
2027
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Campaign to restore/reconstruct Mitchell Mill Dam to celebrate the contributions of enslaved ancestors.