National Register of Historic Places

Virginia High School

Bristol (Independent City), Bristol County, Virginia
Listed
February 21, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97000159

About this property

Virginia Middle School is a former high school, is a historical landmark, and is now a middle school located in Bristol, Virginia. It is a part of Bristol Virginia Public Schools. Located at 501 Piedmont Avenue, the original section of the school was completed in 1914 and served as Virginia High School until 1953. In 1953, a new high school was built and this site became Virginia Junior High School serving seventh and eighth grade students. After a concept study by the School Board, the name was changed to Virginia Middle School in 1990. The school underwent an extensive renovation in 1995 and was completed for total occupancy in 1996, allowing it to serve the sixth through eighth grades. The school presently serves grades six through eight. The building was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1996 and received National Register of Historic Places status in 1997.

Location

501 Piedmont Ave.
Bristol (Independent City), Bristol County, Virginia
36.60488, -82.18346

Categories

EDUCATIONSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Virginia High School listed on the National Register?

Virginia High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 21, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Virginia High School?

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

What is the period of significance for Virginia High School?

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

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