About this property
The Historic Nolensville School, is a former public school in Nolensville, Tennessee, that had for many years served as the community's recreation center (the Nolensville Recreation Center). The school was built in 1937. It was the "first modern educational building" in Nolensville and is unusual as the only school for white people in Tennessee that was built to a Rosenwald School plan.
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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 12000138. It was listed on March 20, 2012.
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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 Nolensville School listed on the National Register?
Nolensville School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Nolensville School?
Nolensville School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Nolensville School?
The period of significance for Nolensville School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
Can I research the history near Nolensville School?
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