Tilghman, Augusta, High School - Paducah, Kentucky
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 37° 04.817 W 088° 36.222
16S E 357454 N 4104981
Historic high school then middle school in Paducah, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM6CK4
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 2

"Augusta Tilghman High School, also referred to as Walter C. Jetton Middle School is a large, elongated two story structure located at 401 Walter Jetton Boulevard in Paducah, Kentucky. From the time of its construction in 1920, until 1980, it served as an educational facility for high school and middle school children. In mid-1980s, educational instruction at the facility ceased and Walter C. Jetton School became host to a plethora of community activities and cultural events" - National Register Nomination Form

The building has been converted into apartments.
Street address:
401 Walter Jetton Blvd
Paducah, Kentucky


County / Borough / Parish: McCracken

Year listed: 1995

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event

Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949

Historic function: : Education, Recreation And Culture

Current function: Domestic

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Privately owned?: Not Listed

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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