Wechsler School
National Register of Historic Places

Wechsler School

Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Listed
July 14, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
91000880

About this property

Wechsler School is a historic school in Meridian, Mississippi erected in 1894. The school was the first brick public school building in Mississippi built with public funds for African-American children. It originally served primary through eighth grades but was later expanded to include high school as well. The school was named in honor of Rabbi Judah Wechsler of Congregation Beth Israel, who had led and inspired Meridian public to approve a bond issue to raise money for construction of the school. The school was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 and designated a Mississippi Landmark in 1993.

Location

1415 30th Ave.
Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi
32.37154, -88.70907

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Sources

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When was Wechsler School listed on the National Register?

Wechsler School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 14, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Wechsler School?

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

What is the period of significance for Wechsler School?

The period of significance for Wechsler School is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1894.

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