High Hill School - High Hill, Missouri
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BruceS
N 38° 52.708 W 091° 22.891
15S E 640390 N 4304534
Historic former school building in High Hill, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMHXZ2
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2013
Views: 8
"The High Hill School is significant as an example of Greek Revival architecture in Missouri and as an educational institution serving the citizens of the town of High Hill for almost a century. Most of the townspeople received their early education in the
school.
The first building on.,the site was a girls school, constructed by popular, subscription, in 1864. Shortly after its completion in 1866 it burned, to the ground and an elementary school, was planned to replace, it. The present building was-completed and classes began in 1867.
The Greek Revival style structure reflected the era's prevalent taste in public edifaces. It remains the dominant element in the streetscape of High Hill, its classical detailing providing a union of a popular architectural style with the educational and economic demands of the small town.
High Hill School was operated continuously until 1954 when the school was consolidated under District II of Montgomery County. In 1955, the school district conveyed the structure to the city of High Hill for the sum of $1600 which was,raised by donations of the townspeople." - National Register Nomination
The former school continues to serve as a community center for the town. It is very well maintained.
Street address:
Hickory & Spruce Streets
High Hill, Missouri
County / Borough / Parish: Montgomery
Year listed: 1980
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Education
Current function: Social
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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