Lee, Robert E., School
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About Lee, Robert E., School
Lee, Robert E., School, at Ninth and Louisiana Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 8, 1988. It was among the first 6 of Durant’s 7 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its economics, education, architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Spanish Colonial, as it does for 1 other Oklahoma listings. It was listed as part of WPA Public Bldgs., Recreational Facilities and Cemetery Improvements in Southeastern Oklahoma, 1935-1943 TR.
What it isSchool building in Durant, Oklahoma. 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↗1937 to today
- 1937Built
- 1988Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 38 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Ninth and Louisiana Sts., Durant · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Lee, Robert E., School
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Questions about Lee, Robert E., School
Is Lee, Robert E., School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 8, 1988 (Register number 88001374).
Is Lee, Robert E., School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Washita, 12.2 miles away.
Can you visit Lee, Robert E., 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 Lee, Robert E., 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 86509941 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.