About this property
William Grant High School was a public high school for African Americans in Covington, Kentucky. It also served African American students from surrounding areas who were not allowed to attend the whites-only schools in the county. The elementary and secondary schools that became known as Lincoln-Grant School were in a school built on 7th Street until they were relocated to a new building at 824 Greenup.
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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 13000562. It was listed on July 28, 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 Lincoln-Grant School listed on the National Register?
Lincoln-Grant School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Lincoln-Grant School?
Lincoln-Grant School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lincoln-Grant School?
The period of significance for Lincoln-Grant School is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Lincoln-Grant School?
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