National Register of Historic Places

School of Organic Education

Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama
Listed
June 30, 1988
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88001010

About this property

The Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education was a school in Fairhope, Alabama, United States, founded by Marietta Johnson. The School of Organic Education facility was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The listing included three contributing buildings: the Bell Building built and expanded in 1904 and 1910; Dahlgren Hall, built in 1912; and the Art Barn, built in 1924. The school was profiled by educator John Dewey in his 1913 book Schools of Tomorrow. The campus was sold to Faulkner State College sometime during or before 1987.

Location

Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama
30.52188, -87.90161

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was School of Organic Education listed on the National Register?

School of Organic Education was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1988.

What type of historic resource is School of Organic Education?

School of Organic Education is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for School of Organic Education?

The period of significance for School of Organic Education is recorded as the industrial era.

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