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Big Woods School
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National Register of Historic Places

Big Woods School

On the National Register since 201610 years
Listed 2016Aurora

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Big Woods School

Big Woods School, at 3033 N. Eola Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 21, 2016. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isHistoric schoolhouse in Aurora, Illinois, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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3033 N. Eola Rd., Aurora

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Is Big Woods School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 21, 2016 (Register number 16000197).

Is Big Woods School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sam and Ruth Van Sickle Ford House, 8 miles away.

Can you visit Big Woods 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.