About this property
The Division Street School is a historic school building located at New Albany, Indiana. It was one of the first elementary schools for African-American children, with construction beginning in June 1884, and the opening in 1885. It was moved by thirty feet westward in 1922. It was untouched by the Ohio River flood of 1937. It operated as a school until May 1946, while segregation still took place; those students still attended were assigned to Griffin Street School.
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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 02000193. It was listed on July 14, 2002.
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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 Division Street School listed on the National Register?
Division Street School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 14, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Division Street School?
Division Street School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Division Street School?
The period of significance for Division Street School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1884.
Can I research the history near Division Street School?
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