About this property
The Portia School is a historic school building at City Park in Portia, Arkansas. The two-story red brick structure was built in 1914, and was the small town's only school until 1948. It is by far the most architecturally significant early 20th-century building in the community.
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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 78000604. It was listed on December 13, 1978.
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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 Portia School listed on the National Register?
Portia School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Portia School?
Portia School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Portia School?
The period of significance for Portia School is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1914.
Can I research the history near Portia School?
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