Washington Elementary School
Also known as Washington Center
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School, at 723 W. College, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 4, 2009. It was among the first 6 of Blackwell’s 8 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Modern Movement, as it does for 29 other Oklahoma listings. The listing covers 5 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 132 MB · National Archives↗2009 to today
- 2009Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2013
Washington Elementary School - 2026On the Register for 17 years
An old view of Washington Elementary School
Postcards and photographs from Blackwell’s archive whose captions name it, from 2013. Tap one to see it full screen.
2013Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
723 W. College, Blackwell · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Washington Elementary SchoolStart here
- 2
Parkside Elementary SchoolModern Movement · 0.3 mi on
6 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Modern Movement style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Modern Movement.
Memories of Washington Elementary School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Washington Elementary School
Is Washington Elementary School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 4, 2009 (Register number 09000076).
Is Washington Elementary School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is E. W. Marland Mansion, 14.1 miles away.
Can you visit Washington Elementary 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 Washington Elementary School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 132 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 86511285 · old views from Blackwell’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.