Matthew Fontaine Maury School
National Register of Historic Places

Matthew Fontaine Maury School

Fredericksburg (Independent City), Fredericksburg County, Virginia
Listed
March 7, 2007
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07000133

About this property

The Matthew Fontaine Maury School (also known as Maury School), in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is an historic school building noted for its Colonial Revival architecture and design as well as its significance in the entertainment and cultural life of Fredericksburg. The architect of the building was Philip Stern. Built in 1919-1920, the school was used from then until 1952 for both elementary and high-school students. After the construction of James Monroe High School, the building was used as an elementary- and middle-school. The school was closed in 1980. Maury School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in March 2007.

Location

900 Barton School
Fredericksburg (Independent City), Fredericksburg County, Virginia
38.30260, -77.46464

Categories

EDUCATIONENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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When was Matthew Fontaine Maury School listed on the National Register?

Matthew Fontaine Maury School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 2007.

What type of historic resource is Matthew Fontaine Maury School?

Matthew Fontaine Maury School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Matthew Fontaine Maury School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1919.

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