About this property
Central Elementary School is a historic school in Albemarle, North Carolina whose current main building opened in 1925 as Albemarle High School , and whose previous building ( Albemarle Graded School ) located next door was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. Additions to the 1925 building were constructed in 1936 and a renovation and expansion completed in 2007. When the renovation was completed, Central Elementary moved from its original building next door. The renovation resulted in the Stanly County's school board being honored by Preservation North Carolina in 2008. The school has 561 students in grades pre-kindergarten to 5th grade and is SACS-accredited.
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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 14000991. It was listed on December 2, 2014.
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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 Albemarle Graded School-Central Elementary School listed on the National Register?
Albemarle Graded School-Central Elementary School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 2014.
What type of historic resource is Albemarle Graded School-Central Elementary School?
Albemarle Graded School-Central Elementary School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Albemarle Graded School-Central Elementary School?
The period of significance for Albemarle Graded School-Central Elementary School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Albemarle Graded School-Central Elementary School?
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