About this property
Wilson School is a historic one room school building at Clear Spring, Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is a rectangular brick building, one room wide and three bays deep above a random rubble limestone foundation, built by merchant Rufus Wilson, 1859–1860. The school is representative of a vernacular interpretation of the Greek Revival style.
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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 98001293. It was listed on October 30, 1998.
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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 Wilson School listed on the National Register?
Wilson School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 30, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Wilson School?
Wilson School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wilson School?
The period of significance for Wilson School is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1859.
Can I research the history near Wilson School?
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