Millwood Colored School facts for kids
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Millwood Colored School
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Millwood Community Center, originally Millwood Colored School
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 Location in Northern Virginia
Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1610 Millwood Rd., Boyce, Virginia |
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| Area | 0.7 acres (0.28 ha) |
| Built | 1910 |
| NRHP reference No. | 00001431 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 22, 2000 |
The Millwood Colored School, now called the Millwood Community Center, is a historic building in Boyce, Virginia. It was built around 1910. This school was very important because it provided education for African-American children in the area. After serving as a school for many years, it became a place for the community to gather.
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What Was the School Like?
The Millwood Colored School is a one-story building. It has a special kind of roof called a hip-roof. Inside, there were two main rooms for classes. There were also coat closets and a kitchen. The building is about 60 feet long and 30 feet wide.
Building Features
The school has some interesting design details. It has an entry that is set back from the front. There are two entrance doors. The roof has overhanging eaves with decorative ends. The windows are double-hung, meaning they have two sashes that slide up and down. These windows have wooden patterns. The doors have five panels. The entire building sits on a strong foundation made of limestone.
From School to Community Center
The Millwood Colored School was used as an elementary school for many years. It taught children until 1952. After that, it was sold to a group called the Millwood Good Will Association. This group turned the old school into a community center. It became a place where people could meet and hold events.
A Special Place in History
Because of its important history, the Millwood Colored School was recognized nationally. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. This listing helps to protect and remember important places like this school. It shows how special the building is to the history of Virginia.
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Millwood Community Center, originally Millwood Colored School
