National Register of Historic Places

Davidson Elementary School

Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina
Listed
May 17, 2016
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
16000287

About this property

Davidson Elementary School is a historic school located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It is a well-preserved, one-story Modern Movement building used as a school for black students from 1954 to 1968. The flat-roof brick masonry school was constructed from 1953 to 1954. The school was named after Rev. Robert James Davidson, the former principal of Davidson High School. From 1954 to 1968, the school educated black students. It is the only school constructed in the 20th century for black public education in Kings Mountain still standing. From 1968 to 1968, the school housed special education classes and from 1969 to 1994, served as administrative offices. From 1995 to 2009, the building again served as a special education facility. In 2014, the building was leased to the Davidson Alumni Resource Center to be used as a community center.

Location

500 W. Piedmont Ave.
Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina
35.24461, -81.35198

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Battle of King's Mountain
1780Revolutionary War
8 mi
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Battle of King's Mountain Oct 7 1780
1780Revolutionary War
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When was Davidson Elementary School listed on the National Register?

Davidson Elementary School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 2016.

What type of historic resource is Davidson Elementary School?

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

What is the period of significance for Davidson Elementary School?

The period of significance for Davidson Elementary School is recorded as the industrial era.

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