Dauphin Island School
About this property
The Dauphin Island School (also known as the Little Red Schoolhouse) is a historic former school building on Dauphin Island, Alabama. The school was built in 1931 to replace a one-room schoolhouse that was built in 1898 and burned in 1929. Originally sited on the east end of the island, it was moved to the western side in 1956.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100001878. It was listed on June 28, 2018.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Dauphin Island School listed on the National Register?
Dauphin Island School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 28, 2018.
What type of historic resource is Dauphin Island School?
Dauphin Island School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dauphin Island School?
The period of significance for Dauphin Island School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1898.
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