Hastings High School
National Register of Historic Places

Hastings High School

Hastings, St. Johns County, Florida
Listed
June 13, 2006
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
06000502

About this property

The Hastings High School is a historic public high school building in the St. Johns County School District. It is located at 6195 South Main Street in Hastings, Florida, in southwest St. Johns County, Florida. The building no longer operates as a school, and currently serves as a library. Construction of a new school, designed by Fred A. Henderich, began in May 1924. The two-story coquina building had a roof of Spanish tile and included 12 classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, a cafeteria and an auditorium with seating for 650. Lighting was electric and heat was provided with hot water radiators. The Hastings Branch of the St. Johns County Public Library is located in this building. The school closed in 1985. Part of the school property is being considered for use as a technical school in 2026. On June 14, 2006, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Derrick Ramsey (born 1956), Kentucky Secretary of Education and Workforce Development and former NFL player who played tight end for nine seasons for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, New England Patriots and Detroit Lions. Weekly List Of Actions Taken On Properties: 6/12/06 through 6/16/06 at National Register of Historic Places

Location

6195 S. Main St.
Hastings, St. Johns County, Florida
29.71133, -81.50472

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Hastings High School listed on the National Register?

Hastings High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Hastings High School?

Hastings High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hastings High School?

The period of significance for Hastings High School is recorded as the industrial era.

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