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National Register of Historic Places

Neosho Colored School

Also known as Colored School; 1872 Neosho Colored School

On the National Register since 20179 years
Listed 2017Neosho
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Neosho Colored School

Neosho Colored School, at 639 Young St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 17, 2017. The Register lists it for its black history, ethnic heritage, education and ethnic heritage-black, at the state level.

What it isHistoric building in Neosho, Missouri, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

639 Young St., Neosho · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Neosho Colored SchoolStart here
  2. 2Second Baptist ChurchLate Gothic Revival · 0.1 mi on
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4 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

BNeosho High SchoolLate 19th and Early 20th Century Revivals0.4 miBNeosho Wholesale Grocery CompanyBuilding0.4 miDNeosho Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase)Late Victorian0.6 miDNeosho Commercial Historic DistrictItalianate0.6 mi

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Questions about Neosho Colored School

Is Neosho Colored School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 17, 2017 (Register number 100000887).

Is Neosho Colored School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Neosho Colored 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.