About this property
Captiva School and Chapel-by-the-Sea Historic District is a national historic district located at Captiva, Florida in Lee County. It includes an early one-room schoolhouse, built in 1901 and transformed into a Methodist mission church in 1921. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
Location
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 13000853. It was listed on October 22, 2013.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Captiva School and Chapel-by-the-Sea Historic District listed on the National Register?
Captiva School and Chapel-by-the-Sea Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 22, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Captiva School and Chapel-by-the-Sea Historic District?
Captiva School and Chapel-by-the-Sea Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Captiva School and Chapel-by-the-Sea Historic District?
The period of significance for Captiva School and Chapel-by-the-Sea Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.
Can I research the history near Captiva School and Chapel-by-the-Sea Historic District?
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