About this property
The District 7 School is a historic one-room schoolhouse at 565 Main Street in Hanson, Massachusetts. The single-story wood-frame structure was built in 1845, and is the town's oldest surviving schoolhouse. It has two entry doors to anterooms which lead to the main schoolroom. The building was enlarged, apparently in 1882, when it was also moved across the street from its original location. It was moved again in 1939, to a position adjacent to the Thomas Elementary School, where it was used as a "portable" classroom.
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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 05000876. It was listed on August 10, 2005.
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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 District 7 School House listed on the National Register?
District 7 School House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 2005.
What type of historic resource is District 7 School House?
District 7 School House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for District 7 School House?
The period of significance for District 7 School House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1845.
Can I research the history near District 7 School House?
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