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National Register of Historic Places

Howell School

On the National Register since 201313 years
Listed 2013Dothan
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Howell School

Howell School, at 408 E. Newton St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 26, 2013. It was among the first 6 of Dothan’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 3 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes

408 E. Newton St., Dothan · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Howell SchoolStart here
  2. 2Water Works StandpipeStructure · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3Atlantic Coastline Railroad Passenger DepotLate 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements · next door
  4. 4Federal Building and U.S. CourthouseClassical Revival · Built 1911 · 0.4 mi on
  5. 5Dothan Opera HouseClassical · Built 1915 · 0.1 mi on
Around it

3 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BDothan Municipal Light and Water PlantBuilt 19880.3 miDMain Street Commercial DistrictClassical Revival0.4 miBMoody HospitalBuilding0.5 mi

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Questions about Howell School

Is Howell School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 26, 2013 (Register number 13000406).

Is Howell School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Howell School?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.