National Register of Historic Places

Walker High School

Walker, Livingston County, Louisiana
Listed
March 3, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00000159

About this property

Walker High School is a public high school located in Walker, Louisiana, United States. Walker High School is part of the Livingston Parish Public Schools system, and was founded in 1921 as a community school for the residents of Walker, a city located in Livingston Parish. The school is currently located off of Burgess Ave. The high school moved to its current campus in the 1970s leaving behind its old campus that is on the National Register of Historic Places. The old campus was converted to Walker Freshmen High School then again, in 2021 to Walker Junior High. Walker High School is a public high school and has open enrollment. Walker High School offers a wide variety of educational programs for its students to pursue with many career-technical and college-preparatory courses offered. Walker High School is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and offers a wide variety of sports and programs. Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs.

Location

13443 Burgess Ave.
Walker, Livingston County, Louisiana
30.48945, -90.86328

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Sources

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When was Walker High School listed on the National Register?

Walker High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 3, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Walker High School?

Walker High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Walker High School?

The period of significance for Walker High School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1921.

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