About this property
Brumfield High School, formerly G. W. Brumfield School, was a segregated public high school for African American students built in 1925 and closed in 1990; located in Natchez, Mississippi. It has been listed as a Mississippi Landmark since January 7, 1993; and as a National Register of Historic Place for architecture, education, and cultural heritage since October 21, 1993.
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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 93001139. It was listed on October 20, 1993.
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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 Brumfield High School listed on the National Register?
Brumfield High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 20, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Brumfield High School?
Brumfield High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brumfield High School?
The period of significance for Brumfield High School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Brumfield High School?
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