Immanuel School

Immanuel School is significant for its association with the area's parochial education of African-American children in the Aiken, South Carolina, (USA), area from 1890 to 1932.[2][3] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[1]

Immanuel School
Location120 York St. NE, Aiken, South Carolina
Coordinates33°33′39″N 81°43′2″W
Arealess than one acre
Architectural styleLate Victorian
NRHP reference No.09000389[1]
Added to NRHPJune 3, 2009

Enrollment

Peak enrollment reached 300 in 1906.

Uses

After 1932, the historic landmark was used for many different purposes. Aiken Corporation purchased the structure in 2004 with plans to create a new Center for African American History, Art and Culture.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Reed, Colin Lynn (November 6, 2008). "Immanuel School" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
  3. "Immanuel School, Aiken County (120 York St. NE, Aiken)". National Register Properties in South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved 26 November 2012.


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