National Register of Historic Places
Carlisle Indian School
Carlisle Indian School is a historic place in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000658.
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Carlisle Indian School
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About this place
What is Carlisle Indian School?
The United States Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, generally known as Carlisle Indian Industrial School, was the flagship Indian boarding school in the United States from its founding in 1879 to 1918. It was based in the historic Carlisle Barracks, which was transferred to the Department of Interior from the War Department for the purpose of establishing the school. Throughout its history, over 7,800 children from 140 Native American tribes were enrolled at the school. After the United States entered World War I, the school was closed, and the property was transferred back for use by the U.S. Department of Defense. The property is now part of the U.S. Army War College.
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Listing details
- Name
- Carlisle Indian School
- City
- Carlisle
- County
- Cumberland County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000658
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.20908, -77.17686
When was Carlisle Indian School listed on the National Register?
Carlisle Indian School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Carlisle Indian School located?
Carlisle Indian School is located in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.20908, -77.17686. See the map above.
Is Carlisle Indian School a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Carlisle Indian School is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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