About this property
The Chicot County Training School was a historic school building at the corner of Hazel and North School Streets in Dermott, Arkansas. The single story H-shaped building was built in 1929 with funding support from the Rosenwald Fund, a major philanthropic effort to improve educational opportunities for African-Americans. The school was preceded by Dermott Baptist Industrial School, co-founded by Isaac George Bailey, and then Morris Booker High School and Memorial College.
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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 04000490. It was listed on September 2, 2022.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Chicot County Training School listed on the National Register?
Chicot County Training School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 2, 2022.
What type of historic resource is Chicot County Training School?
Chicot County Training School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chicot County Training School?
The period of significance for Chicot County Training School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1929.
Can I research the history near Chicot County Training School?
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