Clinton’s two-story wooden schoolhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 because of its importance as a milestone in the history of education in East Feliciana Parish. Before this building was constructed, parents hired private tutors, sent their children off to boarding schools, or banded together to provide a one-room schoolhouse in their vicinity. The opening of the Clinton school meant that classes were divided by education level & additional teachers could be hired to provide a well-rounded education for white students during this time of segregation. Classes were taught in this building until a larger school opened nearby in 1938.
Now owned by the East Feliciana Parish Police Jury, demolition of the building has been discussed. Since the school is contributing to the National Register, it is eligible for state historic tax credits, which could save 35 percent of the expense. Louisiana Commercial Historic Tax Credits are transferable, so nonprofit organizations, churches, school boards, & municipalities like the police jury can sell the credits after the rehabilitation has been completed & certified.