About this property
The Halltown Colored Free School in Halltown, West Virginia was built in 1870 to educate children from the African-American community in Halltown. The school was racially segregated from local schools for whites, in accordance with the laws of the time. It functioned in that capacity until 1929, when it was converted to a residence.
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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 04000912. It was listed on August 24, 2004.
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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 Halltown Colored Free School listed on the National Register?
Halltown Colored Free School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Halltown Colored Free School?
Halltown Colored Free School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Halltown Colored Free School?
The period of significance for Halltown Colored Free School is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1870.
Can I research the history near Halltown Colored Free School?
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