Hopper Academy
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Hopper Academy
Hopper Academy, at 1101 Pine Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 2015. It was among the first 8 of Sanford’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its education, architecture and black history, at the local level. The listing covers 1.5 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
1906 to today
- 1906Built
- 2015Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 11 years
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
1101 Pine Ave., Sanford · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Hopper AcademyStart here
- 2
St. James A. M. E. ChurchLate Gothic Revival · 0.2 mi on - 3Georgetown Historic DistrictDistrict · 0.1 mi on
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Hopper Academy
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Hopper Academy
Is Hopper Academy on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 6, 2015 (Register number 15000209).
Is Hopper Academy a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Florida has 44 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Hopper 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.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.