Union Central School
About this property
Union Central Elementary School (UCES) is a 4th and 5th grade elementary school in rural Columbia, Louisiana and is part of the Caldwell Parish School Board. Founded during the Jim Crow-era as a K–12th grade school for African American students, the school was known as Union Central School, and Union Central Colored School, until desegregation in 1971.
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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 85001490. It was listed on July 5, 1985.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Union Central School listed on the National Register?
Union Central School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 5, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Union Central School?
Union Central School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Union Central School?
The period of significance for Union Central School is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1971.
Can I research the history near Union Central School?
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