Mer Rouge High School

Mer Rouge High School
Location 500 South 14th Street, Mer Rouge, Louisiana
Coordinates 32°46′20″N 91°47′44″W / 32.7721°N 91.79564°W / 32.7721; -91.79564Coordinates: 32°46′20″N 91°47′44″W / 32.7721°N 91.79564°W / 32.7721; -91.79564
Area less than one acre
Built 1925
Architect J.W. Smith Architects
Architectural style Tudor Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman
NRHP reference # 04000145[1]
Added to NRHP March 4, 2004

The Mer Rouge High School, at 500 South 14th Street in Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish in northern Louisiana, was built in 1925. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 2004.[1]

It is a two-story, brick veneer building. It was designed by J.W. Smith Architects of Monroe, Louisiana.

It was deemed significant "as a milestone in the history of public education in the community, and perhaps even more importantly, its auditorium was Mer Rouge's community center. As one longtime citizen explained, in rural areas, schools are much more than just schools; they were the "heart of the community," where all manner of large events took place."[2]

In 2004, the building had stood vacant since 1997.[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2013-11-02). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 "Mer Rouge School" (PDF). State of Louisiana's Division of Historic Preservation. 2004. Retrieved June 15, 2017. with five photos and two maps
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