Harmon School (Millsboro, Delaware) facts for kids
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| Location | 26673 John J. Williams Hwy., Millsboro, Delaware |
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| Area | 2.7 acres (1.1 ha) |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| MPS | Nanticoke Indian Community TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 79003314 |
| Added to NRHP | April 26, 1979 |
Harmon School, also known as Warwick No. 225, is a historic building located near Millsboro, Delaware. It's in Sussex County, Delaware. This building was constructed in the early 1920s. It is a one-story building made of wood, designed in the Colonial Revival style.
The school sits on a strong concrete foundation. It has a sloped roof and a large, square brick chimney in the center. The front of the building features a special entrance with four square columns. This design gives it a classic and grand appearance.
A School with a Special Purpose
The Harmon School was originally built for students from the Nanticoke Indian Association. This was during a time when schools in Delaware were separated by race. After a new public school was built in the 1920s, it was meant for all students of color.
However, when African American teachers and students joined the new school, many Nanticoke parents decided to take their children out. They then created the Indian Mission School to provide separate education for their community. This shows how important education was to the Nanticoke people.
Becoming a Museum
Later on, the Nanticoke community found a new use for the Harmon School. They turned it into the Nanticoke Indian Museum. This museum helps share the history and culture of the Nanticoke people.
The building was recognized for its historical importance in 1979. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This listing helps protect important historical sites across the United States.
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