Central Academy
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About Central Academy
Central Academy, at 1207 Washington St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 12, 1998. It was among the first 6 of Palatka’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its education and black history, at the local level. It describes its style as Masonry Vernacular, as it does for 154 other Florida listings. The listing covers 3.6 acres.
What it isHistorical site in Palatka, Florida. 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 · 99 MB · National Archives↗Finding Central Academy
1207 Washington St., Palatka
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
7 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Masonry Vernacular style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Masonry Vernacular.
Memories of Central Academy
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Central Academy
Is Central Academy on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 12, 1998 (Register number 98001348).
Is Central Academy a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Florida has 44 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Central Academy?
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 Central Academy?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 99 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 77843845 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.