Gilmanton Academy facts for kids
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| Location | Province Rd., Gilmanton, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 1.6 acres (0.65 ha) |
| Built | 1894 |
| Architect | Bodwell & Sargent |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001127 |
| Added to NRHP | September 8, 1983 |
The Gilmanton Academy is an old school building in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. It was built in 1894. This building is a great example of a school from the 1800s. It was also one of the very last private academies built in New Hampshire. Today, the building is used for town offices and a local history group. It became a protected historic place in 1983.
Gilmanton Academy: A Historic School Building
The former Gilmanton Academy building stands in the middle of Gilmanton village. It is located between the local church and the public library.
What the Building Looks Like
This building is two-and-a-half stories tall. It is made of wood and covered with clapboards. The main part of the building has a hip roof. A section sticks out at the front with a gabled roof. Another section at the back also has a hip roof. These parts together make the building look a bit like a cross.
The front of the building has special corner posts called pilasters. These go up to a decorative border and a triangular gable. The main entrance is set back in the middle. It also has pilasters and a decorative top.
A School's Long Journey
The Gilmanton Academy building was finished in 1894. It was the third main building for the Academy. The school itself started way back in 1794 as a private school. This building was one of the last private academy buildings built in New Hampshire. About ten years earlier, the state decided that towns had to pay for high school education. This meant fewer students went to private schools like Gilmanton Academy.
The building was designed by Bodwell & Sargent. This company was from Concord. One of the main people in the company was from Gilmanton. The school closed its doors in 1910. In 1916, the town rented the building to use as a public school. It was first a high school, then an elementary school, until 1966. Now, the town owns the building. It holds the town clerk's office and the local historical society.
The area called Atkinson and Gilmanton Academy Grant in northern New Hampshire is partly named after this academy. This land was originally given to the academy.
