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National Register of Historic Places

Stanton School

On the National Register since 20206 years
Listed 2020Stanton
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Stanton School

Stanton School, at 5 Lafayette St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 27, 2020. The Register lists it for its black history, ethnic heritage and education, at the local level.

Through the years

2020 to today

  1. 2020Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  2. 2022Stanton School-Stanton TN
  3. 2026On the Register for 6 years
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An old view of Stanton School

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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

5 Lafayette St., Stanton · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Stanton SchoolStart here
  2. 2Stanton Masonic Lodge and SchoolBuilding · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about Stanton School

Is Stanton School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 27, 2020 (Register number 100005144).

Is Stanton School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Tennessee has 29 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Stanton 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.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · old views from Stanton’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.