Whaley, Matthew, School
Also known as VDHR File # 137-0302
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Whaley, Matthew, School
Whaley, Matthew, School, at 301 Scotland St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 13, 2004. It was among the first 9 of Williamsburg’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and education, at the local level. It describes its style as Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, as it does for 33 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 8.3 acres.
What it isElementary school in Virginia, US. 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 · 25 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
301 Scotland St., Williamsburg · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
8 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals.
Memories of Whaley, Matthew, School
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Questions about Whaley, Matthew, School
Is Whaley, Matthew, School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 13, 2004 (Register number 04000857).
Is Whaley, Matthew, School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bruton Parish Church, 0.3 miles away.
Can you visit Whaley, Matthew, 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 Whaley, Matthew, School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 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 41684128 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.