About this property
Windy Run Grade School, also known as Windy Run School, is a historic one-room school located near Tesla, Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1889, and is a one-story wood-frame structure measuring 24 feet wide and 28 feet deep. Also on the property is a small, gable roofed privy.
Location
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 84003518. It was listed on January 12, 1984.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Windy Run Grade School listed on the National Register?
Windy Run Grade School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 12, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Windy Run Grade School?
Windy Run Grade School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Windy Run Grade School?
The period of significance for Windy Run Grade School is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Windy Run Grade School?
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