Gate School
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Gate School
Gate School, at 16925 Moon Rd. SW., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 19, 1990. The Register lists it for its education, at the local level. It describes its style as Gable Roof Vernacular, as it does for 3 other Washington listings. It was listed as part of Rural Public Schools of Washington State MPS. The listing covers 2.3 acres.
What it isListed on the National Register of Historic Places in Thurston County, Washington. 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 · 6 MB · National Archives↗Finding Gate School
16925 Moon Rd. SW., Rochester
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Gable Roof Vernacular style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Gable Roof Vernacular.
Memories of Gate School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Gate School
Is Gate School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 19, 1990 (Register number 90001094).
Is Gate School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Washington has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Gate 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 Gate School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 6 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 75611692 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.