About this property
The Dallas County Training School High School Building is a historic school building at 934 Center Street in Fordyce, Arkansas. Built in 1934 with funding from the Rosenwald Fund, it was the only high school serving African Americans in a four-county region of southern Arkansas until 1940. Its original block is a rectangular brick structure with a gable-on-hip roof; a flat-roof addition was made to the rear in 1954.
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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 03001455. It was listed on January 21, 2004.
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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 Dallas County Training School High School Building listed on the National Register?
Dallas County Training School High School Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Dallas County Training School High School Building?
Dallas County Training School High School Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dallas County Training School High School Building?
The period of significance for Dallas County Training School High School Building is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 934.
Can I research the history near Dallas County Training School High School Building?
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