Woodward School
National Register of Historic Places

Woodward School

St. George, Washington County, Utah
Listed
November 23, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
80003989

About this property

The Woodward School is a historic school building on Town Square in St. George, Utah. Built from 1897 to 1901, it was the city's first centralized public school building, bringing together students from the older, smaller schools around the city. The school building housed both elementary and intermediate-aged students until 1936, when a new elementary school building was constructed across the street. Afterwards, it became known as Woodward Junior High School until a new junior high opened in 1977. The historic structure has since been used by the local school district in a number of capacities, including as overflow for nearby schools. Since 2020, it has housed Southwest Adult High School. The structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and underwent a major restoration completed in 2004.

Location

100 West and Tabernacle Sts.
St. George, Washington County, Utah
37.10776, -113.58461

Categories

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Sources

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When was Woodward School listed on the National Register?

Woodward School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Woodward School?

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

What is the period of significance for Woodward School?

The period of significance for Woodward School is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1897.

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