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Schoolhouse, Denton
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National Register of Historic Places

Schoolhouse, Denton

Also known as Woman's Club of Denton, Inc.

Denton’s first place on the National RegisterListed Apr 19, 1978; only 434 of Maryland’s 1,581 listings are older
Listed 1978Denton
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Schoolhouse, Denton

Schoolhouse, Denton, at 104 S. 2nd St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 19, 1978: the first place in Denton to be listed. Only 434 of Maryland’s 1,581 listings are older. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level.

What it isSchool building in Maryland, United States of America. 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 · 16 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

104 S. 2nd St., Denton · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Schoolhouse, DentonStart here
  2. 2Denton ArmoryBuilding · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3Denton Historic DistrictDistrict · 0.2 mi on
Around it

2 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

BWest Denton Warehouse-WharfBuilding0.4 miBNeck Meetinghouse and YardBuilding0.5 mi

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Questions about Schoolhouse, Denton

Is Schoolhouse, Denton on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 19, 1978 (Register number 78001447).

Is Schoolhouse, Denton a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wye House, 18.3 miles away.

Can you visit Schoolhouse, Denton?

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 Schoolhouse, Denton?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 16 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 106776957 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.