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Point School
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National Register of Historic Places

Point School

On the National Register since 199234 years
One-Room SchoolListed 1992Yellowhead Township

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

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About Point School

Point School, at 6976 N. Vincennes Trail, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 5, 1992. The Register lists it for its education, at the local level.

What it isHistoric school building in Illinois, 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 · 25 MB · National Archives↗
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6976 N. Vincennes Trail, Yellowhead Township

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Questions about Point School

Is Point School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 5, 1992 (Register number 92001539).

Is Point School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Chicago Board of Trade Building, 17 miles away.

Can you visit Point 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 Point School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 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 28893249 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.