Eckington School (Culpeper, Virginia) facts for kids
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Eckington School
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School building at dusk, April 2017
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 102 N. Main St., near Culpeper, Virginia |
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| Area | 0.6 acres (0.24 ha) |
| Built | 1895 |
| NRHP reference No. | 01000154 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | February 16, 2001 |
The Eckington School, also known as Poplar Ridge School, is a very old school building. It is located near Culpeper, Virginia, in Culpeper County, Virginia. This school was built a long time ago, in 1895. It was an important place for African-American children in the area to get an education.
What is the Eckington School?
The Eckington School is a one-story building. It was built using a simple, traditional style of construction. This means it was made from common materials and methods of the time. The building is 20 feet wide and 26 feet long. Its outside walls are covered with wooden boards called weatherboard.
How the School Was Used
The building served as a school for many years. It provided education for children until 1941. After that, the building found a new purpose. It became a hall for the Free Union Baptist Church, which is right next to it. When it became a church hall, a new part was added. This addition made the building 10 feet longer and 20 feet wider.
A Historic Landmark
The Eckington School is recognized as a special historic place. In 2001, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is an official list kept by the United States government. Being on this list means a place is important to the history of the country. It helps protect the building and remember its story.
