Ward School
Also known as Ward Townhall and Post Office
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Ward School
Ward School, at 66 Columbia, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 3, 1989. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Vernacular Wood Frame, as it does for 12 other Colorado listings. It was listed as part of Rural School Buildings in Colorado MPS.
What it isBuilding in Ward, Colorado, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 7 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
66 Columbia, Ward · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Ward SchoolStart here
- 2Ward Congregational ChurchVernacular · next door
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Vernacular Wood Frame style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Vernacular Wood Frame.
Memories of Ward School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ward School
Is Ward School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 3, 1989 (Register number 89000980).
Is Ward School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wink's Panorama, 10.8 miles away.
Can you visit Ward 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.
Where can I read the history of Ward School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84125672 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.