National Register of Historic Places

Grady, B. F., School

Kornegay, Duplin County, North Carolina
Listed
February 24, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94000085

About this property

The B. F. Grady School was a historic school building located near Kornegay, Duplin County, North Carolina. Designed by architect Leslie N. Boney, Sr., it was constructed in 1928. This two-story, 27-bay-wide building was built in the Neoclassical style. Additional wings were added in 1938, 1947, and 1950. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 and remains listed in 2012. However, the building was destroyed in April, 1996. In 2022, Andrew Wilson was selected as Duplin County Teacher of the Year. He taught 5th grade and was the first BFG teacher to ever win the award.

Location

Kornegay, Duplin County, North Carolina
35.05578, -77.83124

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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When was Grady, B. F., School listed on the National Register?

Grady, B. F., School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Grady, B. F., School?

Grady, B. F., School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Grady, B. F., School is recorded as the industrial era.

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