About this property
Baton Rouge Magnet High School (BRMHS or Baton Rouge High) is a public magnet school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, founded in 1880. It is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System with a student body of approximately 1500 students. The current building was built in 1926, and, as Baton Rouge High School, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
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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 86003130. It was listed on November 6, 1986.
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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 Baton Rouge High School listed on the National Register?
Baton Rouge High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 6, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Baton Rouge High School?
Baton Rouge High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Baton Rouge High School?
The period of significance for Baton Rouge High School is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1500.
Can I research the history near Baton Rouge High School?
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