About this property
Dunbar School is a historic school building located in Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, and the first classes were held in January 1929. The school was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 15000188. It was listed on April 27, 2015.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Dunbar School listed on the National Register?
Dunbar School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 2015.
What type of historic resource is Dunbar School?
Dunbar School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dunbar School?
The period of significance for Dunbar School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1928.
Can I research the history near Dunbar School?
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