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District No. 48 School
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National Register of Historic Places

District No. 48 School

Also known as Franklin Township Hall

On the National Register since 197947 years
Listed 1979Franklin Township

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

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About District No. 48 School

District No. 48 School, at U.S. 12, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 11, 1979. The Register lists it for its architecture and education, at the local level. It was listed as part of Wright County MRA.

What it isOne-room schoolhouse in Franklin Township, Wright County, Minnesota. 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 · 6 MB · National Archives↗
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U.S. 12, Franklin Township

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Questions about District No. 48 School

Is District No. 48 School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 11, 1979 (Register number 79001267).

Is District No. 48 School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Oliver H. Kelley Homestead, 19.5 miles away.

Can you visit District No. 48 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 District No. 48 School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 6 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 93201224 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.