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National Register of Historic Places

Higginbotham, William E., Elementary School

On the National Register since 20224 years
Listed 2022Detroit

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

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About Higginbotham, William E., Elementary School

Higginbotham, William E., Elementary School, at 8730 Chippewa St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 9, 2022. The Register lists it for its architecture, education and social history, at the local level. It was listed as part of Public Schools of Detroit MPS. The listing covers 2.6 acres.

What it isSchool building in Detroit, Michigan. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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8730 Chippewa St., Detroit

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Is Higginbotham, William E., Elementary School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 9, 2022 (Register number 100008470).

Is Higginbotham, William E., Elementary School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Highland Park Plant, Ford Motor Company, 3.9 miles away.

Can you visit Higginbotham, William E., Elementary 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.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.