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Little Rock Central High School

Little Rock Central High School is a historic place in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 19, 1977, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 77000268.

Little Rock, Pulaski County, ArkansasListed August 19, 1977NRIS #77000268★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Little Rock Central High School?

Little Rock Central High School (LRCH) is an accredited comprehensive public high school in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The school was the site of the Little Rock Crisis in 1957 after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation by race in public schools was unconstitutional three years earlier. This was during the period of heightened activism in the civil rights movement.

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Listing details

Name
Little Rock Central High School
City
Little Rock
County
Pulaski County
State
Arkansas
Listed on the National Register
August 19, 1977
NRIS reference number
77000268
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
34.73678, -92.29888
When was Little Rock Central High School listed on the National Register?

Little Rock Central High School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 19, 1977.

Where is Little Rock Central High School located?

Little Rock Central High School is located in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas at approximately 34.73678, -92.29888. See the map above.

Is Little Rock Central High School a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Little Rock Central High School is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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