About this property
The Durham School was a historic schoolhouse on Durham Road (County Road 183) in Durham, Arkansas. It was a single-story Craftsman style stone structure, with a gable roof, and entrances at the opposite gable ends. Built in 1829, the school had three classrooms and space for a teacher's living quarters.
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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 92001121. It was listed on January 26, 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 Durham School listed on the National Register?
Durham School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 26, 2018.
What type of historic resource is Durham School?
Durham School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Durham School?
The period of significance for Durham School is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1829.
Can I research the history near Durham School?
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