About this property
The Moreland School is a historic landmark in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, United States, as California's first rural school district in the state in 1851. The first public school building was the former residence of Zechariah Moreland. It was acquired for use as a school on November 13, 1852, through the efforts of the school's third teacher, Samuel Curtis Rogers.
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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 84002053. It was listed on April 8, 1984.
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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 Moreland School listed on the National Register?
Moreland School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 8, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Moreland School?
Moreland School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Moreland School?
The period of significance for Moreland School is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1851.
Can I research the history near Moreland School?
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