Old Normal School Building
Also known as Wrather Hall; Administration Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old Normal School Building
Old Normal School Building, at Murray State University campus, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 11, 1975: the first place in Murray to be listed. Only 197 of Kentucky’s 3,367 listings are older. The Register lists it for its education, at the state level. The listing covers 1 acre. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric building in Murray, Kentucky, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 26 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Murray State University campus, Murray · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
12 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Old Normal School Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Old Normal School Building
Is Old Normal School Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 11, 1975 (Register number 75000740).
Is Old Normal School Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Old Normal School Building?
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 Old Normal School Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 123849556 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.