About this property
Sumner School was a school for African Americans in Parkersburg, West Virginia. It was established in 1862 during the American Civil War. J. Rupert Jefferson led it for more than 40 years.
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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 96000492. It was listed on April 25, 1996.
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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 Sumner School listed on the National Register?
Sumner School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Sumner School?
Sumner School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sumner School?
The period of significance for Sumner School is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.
Can I research the history near Sumner School?
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