About this property
The Okolona Colored High School Gymnasium is a historic academic athletic building at 767 Layne Street in Okolona, Arkansas. It is the only surviving building of a school campus built c. 1950 to provide schooling to local African-American students.
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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 11000686. It was listed on September 22, 2011.
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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 Okolona Colored High School Gymnasium listed on the National Register?
Okolona Colored High School Gymnasium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Okolona Colored High School Gymnasium?
Okolona Colored High School Gymnasium is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Okolona Colored High School Gymnasium?
The period of significance for Okolona Colored High School Gymnasium is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1950.
Can I research the history near Okolona Colored High School Gymnasium?
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