Lander County High School
Also known as Austin High School; Austin Elementary School
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Lander County High School
Lander County High School, at 130 Sixth St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 20, 2000. It was among the first 2 of Austin’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and education, at the local level. It describes its style as Renaissance Revival, as it does for 3 other Nevada listings. The listing covers 3.9 acres.
What it isHigh school in Austin, Nevada, 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 · 24 MB · National Archives↗1926 to today
- 1926Built, designed by George A. Ferris and Son
- 2000Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 26 years
Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 20 minutes
130 Sixth St., Austin · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Lander County High SchoolStart here
- 2
Stokes CastleLate Victorian · Built 1897 · next door - 3
Nevada Central TurntableSite · 0.3 mi on - 4
Austin CemeterySite · 0.3 mi on
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Lander County High School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Lander County High School
Is Lander County High School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 20, 2000 (Register number 00000821).
Is Lander County High School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nevada has 8 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Lander County High 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 Lander County High School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 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 63816598 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.