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Avoca Public School
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National Register of Historic Places

Avoca Public School

Also known as Avoca School Building; Avoca Public School,District 28

On the National Register since 197947 years
Listed 1979Avoca

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

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About Avoca Public School

Avoca Public School, at Cole Ave. and 2nd St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 16, 1979. The Register lists it for its education, at the local level.

What it isHistoric building in Avoca, Minnesota, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 14 MB · National Archives↗
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Cole Ave. and 2nd St., Avoca

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Questions about Avoca Public School

Is Avoca Public School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 16, 1979 (Register number 79003715).

Is Avoca Public School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Avoca Public 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 Avoca Public School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 14 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 93202354 · Wikidata · old views from Avoca’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.