National Register of Historic Places

Monticello High School

Monticello, Jefferson County, Florida
Listed
March 25, 1999
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
99000373

About this property

The Monticello High School (also known as the Jefferson Academy and Jefferson County High School) is a historic U.S. school in Monticello, Florida. It is located at 425 West Washington Street. On March 25, 1999, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Jefferson Academy was established in Monticello in 1852. The school building, described as being the first school built with bricks in Florida, was constructed in 1852 using slave labor. It was designed by Samuel Carroll. Jefferson Academy alumni included William Bailey Lamar. The school building was used for Jefferson County High School after the academy closed. The school became known as such when the white schools merged into Jefferson County High School. Also referred to as Monticello High School, the historic former school building is located at 425 West Washington Street. On March 25, 1999, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The vernacular school building was expanded on the east and west sides in 1915 and the columns added to the front, giving is a Neoclassical architecture appearance. By 1980, the original section of the facility was no longer used as a school, and only the addition was. In 2004 the current facility opened. The school district and the county government moved offices into the former facility. Monticello High School, Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs

Location

425 W. Washington St.
Monticello, Jefferson County, Florida
30.54470, -83.87506

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When was Monticello High School listed on the National Register?

Monticello High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Monticello High School?

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

What is the period of significance for Monticello High School?

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

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