About this property
Bishopville High School is a historic high school building located at Bishopville, Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936. When the school built, only white students were allowed to attend, while Black students attended Dennis High School three blocks away. Although the law provided for a separate but equal education, Bishopville was built at a cost of $71,000, while only $17,000 was allotted to build Dennis. Likewise, the expenditures for student were $48.38 per white student, and only $5.68 per Black student.
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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 04001087. It was listed on August 9, 2016.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bishopville High School listed on the National Register?
Bishopville High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 9, 2016.
What type of historic resource is Bishopville High School?
Bishopville High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bishopville High School?
The period of significance for Bishopville High School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Bishopville High School?
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