The Murray Hill Elementary School was a public school in Chanute, Kansas. It was listed on the

National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic v ...

in 2011.

History

It is a two-story U-shaped structure which was built during 1951–52. It was built on the site of the 1887 first school in Chanute, which was replaced in 1902 after a fire in 1901. In 1951 the present building was designed by Topeka architects Williamson & Loebsack. It reflected Modern Movement architecture. It was used to the end of the 2008–2009 school year when

Chanute USD 413 Chanute USD 413 is a public unified school district headquartered in Chanute, United States. The district includes the communities of Chanute, Earlton, Petrolia, and nearby rural areas. Schools The school district operates the following sch ...

public school district built a school on the outskirts of Chanute to consolidate three separate elementary schools.

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Chanute students treated to new facilities
- ''Chanute Tribune'' - May 2, 2009 School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Kansas Schools in Kansas Buildings and structures completed in 1952 Neosho County, Kansas {{Kansas-NRHP-stub