About this property
Hopper Academy is a former school for African Americans in Sanford, Florida. It closed in the early 1960s, was used by the school district, and was then abandoned and fell into disrepair. It has been restored and is now a community center.
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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 15000209. It was listed on May 5, 2015.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Hopper Academy listed on the National Register?
Hopper Academy was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 2015.
What type of historic resource is Hopper Academy?
Hopper Academy is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hopper Academy?
The period of significance for Hopper Academy is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Hopper Academy?
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