National Register of Historic Places

Jefferson School

Clifton Forge, Alleghany County, Virginia
Listed
December 28, 2010
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
10001061

About this property

Jefferson School, also known as East Elementary and Clifton Forge Elementary East, is a historic school building located at Clifton Forge, Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, as a rectangular two-story building is clad in running-bond brick in the Colonial Revival style. It sits on a raised concrete foundation and has ribbons of small-paned double-hung windows and a recessed front entrance. A library and cafeteria were not added until 1937, when improvements also included water fountains, a public address system and projector. The town high school built for White Americans in 1928 had a cafeteria and libraries were required for schools by 1902. A two-story rectangular addition was built in 1952. 1952 improvements included more classrooms, an auditorium/gymnasium, an Industrial arts shop and an office for the principal. Teachers had no offices. The school provided primary and secondary school education for African Americans attending school in the Clifton Forge community from 1926 until 1965. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. The previous building from 1902 is just around the corner from the 1926 school.

Location

Clifton Forge, Alleghany County, Virginia
37.81769, -79.81897

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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When was Jefferson School listed on the National Register?

Jefferson School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 2010.

What type of historic resource is Jefferson School?

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

What is the period of significance for Jefferson School?

The period of significance for Jefferson School is recorded as the industrial era.

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