Varnum School
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About Varnum School
Varnum School, at 103 Sixth St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 24, 1995. The Register lists it for its architecture and education, at the local level. It describes its style as Mid-19th Century, as it does for 80 other Massachusetts listings. The listing covers 1.2 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric school building in Lowell, Massachusetts, 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 · 86 MB · National Archives↗1857 to today
- 1857Built, designed by Merrill and Cutler
- 1995Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 31 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 25 minutes
103 Sixth St., Lowell · about 0.9 miles on foot, as the crow flies
16 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Mid-19th Century style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Mid-19th Century.
Memories of Varnum School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Varnum School
Is Varnum School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 24, 1995 (Register number 94001591).
Is Varnum School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lowell Locks and Canals Historic District, 0.9 miles away.
Can you visit Varnum 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 Varnum School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 86 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 63795873 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.