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National Register of Historic Places

DuBois, W.E.B., School

Summit’s first place on the National RegisterListed Sep 28, 1984; only 553 of Oklahoma’s 1,351 listings are older
Listed 1984Summit
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About DuBois, W.E.B., School

DuBois, W.E.B., School, at Off US 69, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 28, 1984: the first place in Summit to be listed. Only 553 of Oklahoma’s 1,351 listings are older. The Register lists it for its black history and education, at the local level. It was listed as part of Educational Resources of All-Black Towns in Oklahoma TR.

What it isSchool building in Summit, 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 · 59 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1925 to today

  1. 1925Built
  2. 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 42 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

Off US 69, Summit · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1DuBois, W.E.B., SchoolStart here
  2. 2St. Thomas Primitive Baptist ChurchGable Front Church · next door
Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BReverend L.W. Thomas HomesteadBuilding0.5 mi

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Questions about DuBois, W.E.B., School

Is DuBois, W.E.B., School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 28, 1984 (Register number 84003161).

Is DuBois, W.E.B., School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Gibson, 13.6 miles away.

Can you visit DuBois, W.E.B., 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 DuBois, W.E.B., School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 59 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 86510289 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.