National Register of Historic Places

English, J. Colin, School

North Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida
Listed
July 7, 1999
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
99000798

About this property

The J. Colin English School (also known as the J. Colin English Elementary School) is a historic school in North Fort Myers, Florida, United States. It is located at 120 Pine Island Road. On July 8, 1999, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This property is part of the Lee County Multiple Property Submission, a Multiple Property Submission to the National Register. The school is named for Florida school superintendent J. Colin English. Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs J. Colin English Elementary School - official site

Location

120 Pine Island Rd.
North Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida
26.68256, -81.88778

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was English, J. Colin, School listed on the National Register?

English, J. Colin, School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1999.

What type of historic resource is English, J. Colin, School?

English, J. Colin, School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for English, J. Colin, School?

The period of significance for English, J. Colin, School is recorded as the industrial era.

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