About this property
Bridgeforth High School in Pulaski, Tennessee, was Giles County, Tennessee's, first high school for African Americans. It opened in 1937. It was named for J. T. Bridgeforth, who was one of the earliest African-American educators in the county.
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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 06000697. It was listed on August 8, 2006.
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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 Bridgeforth High School listed on the National Register?
Bridgeforth High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Bridgeforth High School?
Bridgeforth High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bridgeforth High School?
The period of significance for Bridgeforth High School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
Can I research the history near Bridgeforth High School?
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