About this property
Mays Lick Negro School is a former black school in May's Lick, Kentucky. The schoolhouse, which dates to the 1920s, has been declared a historic landmark. It was a Rosenwald School.
Location
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 100002160. It was listed on March 5, 2018.
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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 May's Lick Negro School listed on the National Register?
May's Lick Negro School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 2018.
What type of historic resource is May's Lick Negro School?
May's Lick Negro School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for May's Lick Negro School?
The period of significance for May's Lick Negro School is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near May's Lick Negro School?
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