Central High School
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Central High School
Central High School, at 32308 Lankford Hwy., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 16, 2010. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 76 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 12.2 acres.
What it isSchool in Accomack County, Virginia. 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 · 53 MB · National Archives↗Finding Central High School
32308 Lankford Hwy., Painter
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Central High School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Central High School
Is Central High School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 16, 2010 (Register number 10000561).
Is Central High School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pear Valley, 16.2 miles away.
Can you visit Central High 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 Central High School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 53 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 41679193 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.