Selma Rosenwald School
National Register of Historic Places

Selma Rosenwald School

Selma, Drew County, Arkansas
Listed
March 2, 2006
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
06000069

About this property

The Selma Rosenwald School is a historic school building, just south of US Route 278 on the Selma-Collins Road in Selma, Arkansas. Built in 1924 with funds provided by philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, it is the only surviving Rosenwald School in Drew County. It is a single story wood-frame building with two classrooms. The building was used as a school, serving grades 1 through 10, until 1964. It was then acquired by the local Masonic Lodge. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Location

Selma, Drew County, Arkansas
33.67518, -91.56616

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Selma Rosenwald School listed on the National Register?

Selma Rosenwald School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 2, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Selma Rosenwald School?

Selma Rosenwald School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Selma Rosenwald School?

The period of significance for Selma Rosenwald School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1924.

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