National Register of Historic Places

Winyah Indigo School

Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina
Listed
November 3, 1988
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88002386

About this property

Winyah School, also known as Winyah Graded and High School, Georgetown Graded & High School, and Old Winyah School, is a historic school building located at Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina. It consists of a 1908 Classical Revival style school building and auditorium, with an auditorium extension and high school addition built about 1924. It has a raised masonry and concrete foundation and low hipped roof. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Winyah High School served white students while Howard High School served African American students. An arson attack damaged it on November 5th, 1981. Integrated Georgetown High School replaced it and Howard High School 4 years later.

Location

1200 Highmarket St.
Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina
33.37300, -79.28611

Categories

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Sources

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When was Winyah Indigo School listed on the National Register?

Winyah Indigo School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 3, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Winyah Indigo School?

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

What is the period of significance for Winyah Indigo School?

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

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