Lecompte High School
About Lecompte High School
Lecompte High School, at 1610 Charter St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 22, 1992: the first place in Lecompte to be listed. Only 817 of Louisiana’s 1,502 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 64 other Louisiana listings. The listing covers 6.2 acres.
What it isHigh school in Lecompte, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. 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 · 20 MB · National Archives↗1925 to today
- 1925Built
- 1992Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 34 years
Finding Lecompte High School
1610 Charter St., Lecompte
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Lecompte High School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Lecompte High School
Is Lecompte High School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 22, 1992 (Register number 92001251).
Is Lecompte High School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Louisiana has 57 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Marksville Prehistoric Indian Site, 21.2 miles away.
Can you visit Lecompte High School?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Lecompte High School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 20 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 73974484 · Wikidata · old views from Lecompte’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.