About this property
Garth School is an historic school building located on South Broadway Street in Georgetown, Kentucky. Built in 1925 as a high school, the building currently houses Garth Elementary School. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 1988. It is a Collegiate Gothic-style 250 by 110 feet (76 m × 34 m) red brick building with stone trim. It overlooks a 6 acres (2.4 ha) lawn with two terraces.
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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 88002187. It was listed on November 16, 1988.
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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 Garth School listed on the National Register?
Garth School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Garth School?
Garth School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Garth School?
The period of significance for Garth School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Garth School?
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