Grimes School
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About Grimes School
Grimes School, at Hege Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 28, 1988. It was among the first 7 of Lexington’s 17 listings. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Georgian Revival, as it does for 25 other North Carolina listings. The listing covers 3 acres.
What it isHistoric school building in North Carolina, United States. 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 · 52 MB · National Archives↗Finding Grimes School
Hege Dr., Lexington
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
10 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Grimes School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Grimes School
Is Grimes School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 28, 1988 (Register number 88002832).
Is Grimes School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cooleemee, 8.7 miles away.
Can you visit Grimes 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 Grimes School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 52 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 47719961 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.