Carr High School
National Register of Historic Places

Carr High School

Medora, Jackson County, Indiana
Listed
December 15, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
11000910

About this property

Carr High School, also known as Weddleville High School, is a historic high school building located at Weddleville in Carr Township, Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1857, and is a simple two-story, brick, gable front building. The building exhibits vernacular Federal / Greek Revival and Italianate style design elements. It sits on a limestone foundation and measures 24 by 40 feet (7.3 by 12.2 m). The building remained in use as a school until 1934. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Location

10059 W. Cty. Rd. 250 S.
Medora, Jackson County, Indiana
38.83990, -86.22347

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Carr High School listed on the National Register?

Carr High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Carr High School?

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

What is the period of significance for Carr High School?

The period of significance for Carr High School is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1857.

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