National Register of Historic Places

Dunbar, Paul Lawrence, School

Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida
Listed
February 24, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92000025

About this property

The Paul Laurence Dunbar School (also known as the Dunbar Community School) is a historic school in Fort Myers, Florida. It is located at 1857 High Street. On February 24, 1992, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It opened in 1927 succeeding Williams Academy and served the African American community in the Dunbar neighborhood. James Robert Dixon was its first principal. In 1963 Dunbar High School was built a mile away. National Register of Historic Places listings in Lee County, Florida Lee County listings at National Register of Historic Places Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs

Location

1857 High St.
Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida
26.64324, -81.85196

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Harney's Massacre at Caloosahatchee
1839Early Republic
0.5 mi
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1865Civil War
1.3 mi
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1864Civil War
1.3 mi
Fort Myers Area Skirmishes
1865Civil War
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When was Dunbar, Paul Lawrence, School listed on the National Register?

Dunbar, Paul Lawrence, School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Dunbar, Paul Lawrence, School?

Dunbar, Paul Lawrence, School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dunbar, Paul Lawrence, School?

The period of significance for Dunbar, Paul Lawrence, School is recorded as the industrial era.

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