About this property
Attucks High School is a former school in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, built in 1916. It was Hopkinsville's first public school for black students and was converted to an integrated middle school in 1967, the Attucks Middle School or simply Attucks School, before being shut down in 1988. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
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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 12001199. It was listed on January 23, 2013.
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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 Attucks High School listed on the National Register?
Attucks High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 23, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Attucks High School?
Attucks High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Attucks High School?
The period of significance for Attucks High School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.
Can I research the history near Attucks High School?
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