Townsend School
Also known as Townsend High School; Townsend Center; Townsend Cultural Center
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Townsend School
Townsend School, at 913 S. Shepherd Street, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 23, 2024. The Register lists it for its ethnic heritage-black, education and social history, at the local level. The listing covers 5.1 acres.
Finding Townsend School
913 S. Shepherd Street, Winchester
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Townsend School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Townsend School
Is Townsend School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 23, 2024 (Register number 100010260).
Is Townsend School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Tennessee has 29 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Jenkins Lutheran Chapel and Cemetery, 25 miles away.
Can you visit Townsend 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). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.