Marion Male Academy Explained

Marion Male Academy
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:August 15, 1989[1]
Designated Other1 Number:119-0006
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:343 College St., Marion, Virginia
Coordinates:36.8311°N -81.5264°W
Architecture:Italianate
Added:November 2, 1989
Refnum:89001915

Marion Male Academy, also known as Marion Male High School, is a historic school building located at Marion, Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1876, and is a two-story, five-bay, hipped roof, Italianate style brick building. The school closed in 1893, with the construction of the Marion Public High School. In 1901, it was renovated for residential use.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. It is located in the Marion Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Marion Male Academy. Gibson Worsham. March 1989. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo