National Register of Historic Places

Russell School

Durham, Durham County, North Carolina
Listed
August 4, 2009
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
09000601

About this property

Russell School, also known as Cain's School, is a historic Rosenwald school located near Durham, Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926–1927, and is a one-story, front-gabled weatherboarded building. It features a center projecting wing containing the original industrial room, flanking recessed entrances, and two large classrooms. Construction of the school was made possible due to the notable efforts of Durham Jeanes supervisor Carrie Thomas Jordan. The school closed in 1945 and has been owned by Cain's Chapel Baptist Church and used as a community center. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

Location

Durham, Durham County, North Carolina
36.12508, -78.94513

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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 Russell School listed on the National Register?

Russell School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 2009.

What type of historic resource is Russell School?

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

What is the period of significance for Russell School?

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

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