National Register of Historic Places

Ellice School

Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Listed

September 23, 2010

Type

Building

Period

Early Republic

Ref No.

10000785

About this property

The Ellice School is a historic two-room schoolhouse at 185 Pleasant Street in Millis, Massachusetts. The single story wood frame Greek Revival building was constructed c. 1849, when Millis was still part of Medway. It is sheathed in wood shingles, with wood trim, including corner pilasters. Its gable roof is clad in asphalt shingles. The building served as a public school until 1931. It was used during the Great Depression and the Second World War for community activities, but has stood vacant since then. It is the only remaining district school building in Millis. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

Location

185 Pleasant St

Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

42.14569, -71.35807

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Nearby Historic Sites

Prospect Hill Cemetery

Colonial

1.5 mi

Millis Center Historic District

Partridge, John, House

Industrial

2.1 mi

Medway Village Historic District

Early Republic

2.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Ellice School listed on the National Register?

Ellice School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 2010.

What type of historic resource is Ellice School?

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

What is the period of significance for Ellice School?

The period of significance for Ellice School is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1849.

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