National Register of Historic Places

Spencer-Penn School

Spencer, Henry County, Virginia
Listed
May 25, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05000482

About this property

The Spencer–Penn School is a historic school complex at 30 George Taylor Road in Spencer, Virginia. Its main building, a large brick Colonial Revival building, was built in 1926–27, and is the only surviving non-residential building in the community to be built before World War II. The campus also includes the school's first building, a frame structure built in 1911. The school served the area until 2004, when it was closed by the county school board. The campus is now home to the Spencer–Penn Centre, a non-profit education and special event center. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Location

30 George Taylor Rd.
Spencer, Henry County, Virginia
36.61674, -80.01364

Categories

EDUCATIONSOCIAL HISTORYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Spencer-Penn School listed on the National Register?

Spencer-Penn School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Spencer-Penn School?

Spencer-Penn School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Spencer-Penn School?

The period of significance for Spencer-Penn School is recorded as the industrial era.

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