About this property
Prairie Mission, also known as the Prairie Mission School and Prairie Institute, was a historic African American school in the community of Prairie, Alabama. The school is the only survivor of the six original Presbyterian mission schools that once operated in Wilcox County. It was placed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on July 22, 1991 and subsequently on the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 2001, due its significance to African American history.
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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 01001171. It was listed on October 29, 2001.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Prairie Mission listed on the National Register?
Prairie Mission was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Prairie Mission?
Prairie Mission is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Prairie Mission?
The period of significance for Prairie Mission is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Prairie Mission?
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