Buckingham Training School
Also known as Ellis Acres Memorial Park; Steven J. Ellis Elementary School
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Buckingham Training School
Buckingham Training School, at 245 Camden St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 13, 2015. The Register lists it for its black history, education and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Rosenwald Schools in Virginia MPS. The listing covers 9.3 acres.
What it isHistoric school property at 245 Camden Street in Dillwyn, Virginia. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
1932 to today
- 1932Built
- 2015Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 11 years
Finding Buckingham Training School
245 Camden St., Dillwyn
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Buckingham Training School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Buckingham Training School
Is Buckingham Training School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 13, 2015 (Register number 15000013).
Is Buckingham Training School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bremo Plantation, 15.5 miles away.
Can you visit Buckingham Training 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.