National Historic Landmark

Carlisle Indian School

Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
66000658

About this property

The United States Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, generally known as Carlisle Indian Industrial School, was the flagship Indian boarding school in the United States from its founding in 1879 to 1918. It was based in the historic Carlisle Barracks, which was transferred to the Department of Interior from the War Department for the purpose of establishing the school. Throughout its history, over 7,800 children from 140 Native American tribes were enrolled at the school. After the United States entered World War I, the school was closed, and the property was transferred back for use by the U.S. Department of Defense. The property is now part of the U.S. Army War College. In December 2024, it was designated a national monument by President Joe Biden called the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and co-managed by the Army and the National Park Service in consultation with Native American tribes.

Location

Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
40.20908, -77.17686

Categories

MILITARYENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONEDUCATIONSOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

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

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When was Carlisle Indian School listed on the National Register?

Carlisle Indian School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Carlisle Indian School?

Carlisle Indian School is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Carlisle Indian School a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Carlisle Indian School has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

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