Bear Grass School
About this property
Bear Grass School is a historic school complex and national historic district located at Bear Grass, Martin County, North Carolina. The complex includes the one-story Colonial Revival style brick school (1925), a utility shed, a frame gymnasium (1942), a brick cafeteria and high school building (1948), a brick gymnasium (1955), a brick principal's residence (1955), a frame "scout hut" (1951), and a frame teacherage (1935). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
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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 05000515. It was listed on May 31, 2005.
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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 Bear Grass School listed on the National Register?
Bear Grass School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Bear Grass School?
Bear Grass School is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bear Grass School?
The period of significance for Bear Grass School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Bear Grass School?
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