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Bear Mountain Indian Mission School

Amherst, Virginia • Amherst County

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About This Property

Source: AI Generated

The Bear Mountain Indian Mission School was a boarding school established to educate Native American children from various tribes. It served as a significant educational institution for Indigenous youth in the early to mid-20th century.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.5
Listed Date
2/21/1997
Other Names
Vdhr File No. 05-230

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Native American; Education
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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