About this property
The Colburn School is a historic schoolhouse on Arnold Road in Pittston, Maine. With an estimated construction date of 1815, this brick schoolhouse is the best-preserved of the town's 19th-century district schools, and served for a time as the town hall. Now a local historical society museum, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
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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 00001633. It was listed on January 11, 2001.
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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 Colburn School listed on the National Register?
Colburn School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Colburn School?
Colburn School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Colburn School?
The period of significance for Colburn School is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1815.
Can I research the history near Colburn School?
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