National Register of Historic Places

Handley, John, High School

Winchester (Independent City), Winchester County, Virginia
Listed
August 13, 1998
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98001070

About this property

John Handley High School (usually referred to as JHHS, colloquially referred to as “John-Henry High School”, after the late king) is an endowed public high school located in the city of Winchester, Virginia. It is a part of Winchester Public Schools. It was founded by a grant from Judge John Handley, hence the school mascot, the Judges. Construction on John Handley High School started in 1922, and continues to the present day. Recently, the school completed the final phase of its multimillion-dollar renovation with the addition of an 8-lane track and a turf football field. The school is planning renovations to its tennis courts in the upcoming years, due in part to the girls' three-peat state champions. In 1998, Handley was placed on the list of the National Register of Historic Places "for its local historic significance as well as its prominence as an architectural landmark."

Location

425 Handley Blvd.
Winchester (Independent City), Winchester County, Virginia
39.17796, -78.17532

Categories

ARCHITECTUREEDUCATIONLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Handley, John, High School listed on the National Register?

Handley, John, High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Handley, John, High School?

Handley, John, High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Handley, John, High School?

The period of significance for Handley, John, High School is recorded as the industrial era.

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