About this property
Asia School is a former segregated school for African Americans in the Asia community of Franklin County, Tennessee. For many years, the Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church operated a black school on the Asia School site. In 1940, the church transferred the property to Franklin County, which assumed responsibility for the school.
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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 11000456. It was listed on July 12, 2011.
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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 Asia School listed on the National Register?
Asia School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Asia School?
Asia School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Asia School?
The period of significance for Asia School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1940.
Can I research the history near Asia School?
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