Dauphin Island School

The Dauphin Island School (also known as the Little Red Schoolhouse) is a historic former school building on Dauphin Island, Alabama. The school was built in 1931 to replace a one-room schoolhouse that was built in 1898 and burned in 1929.[2] Originally sited on the east end of the island, it was moved to the western side in 1956. The structure has a central hallway with two classrooms on either side (one of the classrooms was later repurposed into the principal's office and a conference room) and two restrooms at the rear. A 1991 addition included a library and cafeteria.

Dauphin Island School
Dauphin Island School is located in Alabama
Dauphin Island School
Dauphin Island School is located in the United States
Dauphin Island School
Location1016 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, Alabama
Coordinates30°15′17″N 88°06′52″W
Built1931
NRHP reference No.100001878[1]
Added to NRHPJune 28, 2018[1]

The school remained in use until 2016. It was relocated closer to its original site the next year, and today serves as a welcome center, museum, and library.[3] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System – (#100001878)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  2. "Little Red School House on Dauphin Island". ACPInfo. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  3. McNair, Stephen (January 25, 2018). "Dauphin Island School". National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.


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