Garfield Historic District (Poplar Bluff, Missouri) facts for kids
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Garfield Historic District
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Gatlin Grocery Store - Frank and Lutie Jordan House, in 2022
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| Location | 914-916, 915, 921 Garfield St., Poplar Bluff, Missouri |
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| Area | 1.3 acres (0.53 ha) |
| Built by | J. J. Miller; A. W. Greer |
| Architect | Bonsack and Pearce, Inc |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival (school) |
| NRHP reference No. | 100001686 |
| Added to NRHP | October 2, 2017 |
The Garfield Historic District is a special area in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. This means it's an important place in history. The district includes three main buildings and one sign. These buildings are a school, a church, and a grocery store that was also a house. They are all in a neighborhood where people live.
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A Look at the District's History
The Garfield Historic District is important because it shows how a community grew. It tells the story of African Americans settling in Poplar Bluff. The buildings here show how people lived, worked, and learned in the early 1900s.
Wheatley Public School
Wheatley Public School was built in 1928. It has a style called Colonial Revival. This school was very important for Black children during a time when schools were separate. This period was known as the Jim Crow era. Wheatley Public School was already listed on the National Register in 1998. Today, the school building is a museum. It is called the Wheatley School Museum. You can visit the museum by making an appointment.
Other Important Buildings
The district also includes the Gatlin Grocery Store - Frank and Lutie Jordan House. This building was built in 1908. It served as both a grocery store and a home.
Another key building is the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at 915 Garfield Street. The church was finished in 1919. Its sign, put up in 1963, is also considered a historic part of the district.
Why This District Is Special
The Garfield Historic District is a great example of early 20th-century buildings. It shows how businesses, education, and community life developed. The district's history spans from 1908 to 1968. It helps us understand the past of Poplar Bluff.
The district was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 2017.
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Wheatley Public School, in 2022
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Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, in 2022
External Links
- Video on Wheatley School Museum
