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Gaston School
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National Register of Historic Places

Gaston School

On the National Register since 201214 years
Modern MovementListed 2012Gaston

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

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About Gaston School

Gaston School, at 200 School St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 11, 2012. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Modern Movement, as it does for 59 other North Carolina listings. The listing covers 12.1 acres.

What it isSchool building in Gaston, North Carolina. 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 · 66 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1968 to today

  1. 1968Built
  2. 2012Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 14 years
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200 School St., Gaston

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Questions about Gaston School

Is Gaston School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 11, 2012 (Register number 12000215).

Is Gaston School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Gaston 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 Gaston School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 66 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 47721597 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.