National Register of Historic Places

Louisa High School

Louisa, Louisa County, Virginia
Listed
August 23, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
11000605

About this property

Louisa High School is a historic high school building located at Louisa, Louisa County, Virginia. It was designed by noted Richmond architect Charles M. Robinson and built in 1907, as a 1 1/2-story, stone building. About 1916, a second story was added along with an auditorium addition to the rear. Early in 1924 a fire gutted the building, leaving only the granite walls. It was rebuilt in its two-story configuration in 1925. The school served as an elementary school after 1940, and closed in 1987. The building was restored starting in 2002, and reopened in 2006 as a town hall, art gallery, and performing arts center. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Location

212 Fredericksburg Ave.
Louisa, Louisa County, Virginia
38.02520, -77.99767

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Louisa County Courthouse
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0.3 mi
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Nearby Battles

Stoneman's Raid: Louisa County (1863)
1863Civil War
0.1 mi
Stoneman's Raid – Louisa Court House
1863Civil War
0.3 mi

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When was Louisa High School listed on the National Register?

Louisa High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 23, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Louisa High School?

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

What is the period of significance for Louisa High School?

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

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