Nelson Schoolhouse
Also known as Old Nelson Schoolhouse,District No. 1
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Nelson Schoolhouse
Nelson Schoolhouse, at Old Sullivan Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 23, 1973. The Register lists it for its social history, at the local level.
What it isSchool building in Nelson, New Hampshire, 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 · 28 MB · National Archives↗1838 to today
- 1838Built
- 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 53 years
Finding Nelson Schoolhouse
Old Sullivan Rd., Nelson
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Nelson Schoolhouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Nelson Schoolhouse
Is Nelson Schoolhouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 23, 1973 (Register number 73000251).
Is Nelson Schoolhouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Hampshire has 24 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Harrisville Historic District, 3.3 miles away.
Can you visit Nelson Schoolhouse?
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 Nelson Schoolhouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 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 77844888 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.