National Register of Historic Places

Hill School

South Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Listed
April 10, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80000432

About this property

The Hill School is a historic school building (now a private residence) at 4 Middle Street in the Padanaram village of Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The two-story wood-frame structure was built c. 1806, and was established by the area's early settlers as a cooperative venture. It has a "3/4" facade, with three asymmetrically placed windows on each floor, and an off-center entry between two of them, with no window above. The building was moved about 450 feet (140 m) in 1912 to its present location. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Location

4 Middle St.
South Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts
41.58712, -70.93985

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Padanaram Village Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
Russell Garrison
Listed
1.1 mi
Hazelwood Park
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1.9 mi
Howland Mill Village Historic District
Industrial
2 mi
Fort Taber District
Civil War
2 mi

Nearby Battles

British Raid on New Bedford and Fairhaven
1778Revolutionary War
3.4 mi
British Raid on Bedford and Fairhaven
1778Revolutionary War
3.4 mi

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When was Hill School listed on the National Register?

Hill School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Hill School?

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

What is the period of significance for Hill School?

The period of significance for Hill School is recorded as the industrial era.

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