Central School
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About Central School
Central School, at 474 Church St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 19, 1987. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 2.5 acres.
What it isHistoric building in Amherst, Ohio, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 26 MB · National Archives↗Finding Central School
474 Church St., Amherst
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Central School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Central School
Is Central School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 19, 1987 (Register number 87001985).
Is Central School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Oberlin College, 6.5 miles away.
Can you visit Central 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 Central School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 71989797 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.