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United States historic place From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education was a school in Fairhope, Alabama, United States, founded by Marietta Johnson.
School of Organic Education | |
Location | Bounded by Fairhope and Morphy Aves. and Bancroft and School Sts., Fairhope, Alabama |
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Coordinates | 30.52235°N 87.90121°W |
Area | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
Built | 1904 |
MPS | Fairhope MRA |
NRHP reference No. | 88001010[1] |
Added to NRHP | July 1, 1988 |
The School of Organic Education facility was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]
The listing included three contributing buildings: the Bell Building built and expanded in 1904 and 1910; Dahlgren Hall, built in 1912; and the Art Barn, built in 1924.[2]
The school was profiled by educator John Dewey in his 1913 book Schools of Tomorrow.[2]
The campus was sold to Faulkner State College sometime during or before 1987.[1]
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