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Cornland School
Photo: James Shelton32, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

Cornland School

Also known as Benefit School; Pleasant Grove District School #4; DHR #131-0111

On the National Register since 201511 years
Listed 2015Chesapeake
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Cornland School

Cornland School, at 5221 Glencoe St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 24, 2015. The Register lists it for its education, at the local level. The listing covers 1.3 acres.

What it isOne-room schoolhouse located in Chesapeake, Virginia. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Through the years

1903 to today

  1. 1903Built
  2. 2015Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 11 years
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

5221 Glencoe St., Chesapeake · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Cornland SchoolStart here
  2. 2WallacetonGreek Revival · next door

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Questions about Cornland School

Is Cornland School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 24, 2015 (Register number 15000546).

Is Cornland School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Drydock No. 1, 15 miles away.

Can you visit Cornland 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) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.