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National Register of Historic Places

Garfield School

Also known as Garfield Elementary School; Durfee Magnet School

On the National Register since 20242 years
Listed 2024Decatur
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Garfield School

Garfield School, at 1077 W. Grand Avenue, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 5, 2024. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 4.2 acres.

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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

1077 W. Grand Avenue, Decatur · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Garfield SchoolStart here
  2. 2Roosevelt Junior High SchoolLate Gothic Revival · 0.4 mi on
Around it

6 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

BJames Millikin HouseItalianate0.9 miDDecatur Historic DistrictDistrict1.1 miDWest End Historic DistrictLate 19th Century Revival1.1 miDDecatur Downtown Historic DistrictVictorian1.2 miBTransfer HouseVictorian1.2 miBWabash Railroad Station and Railway Express AgencyClassical Revival1.4 mi

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Questions about Garfield School

Is Garfield School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 5, 2024 (Register number 100010784).

Is Garfield School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Garfield 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). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.