Fessenden Elementary School

The Fessenden Elementary School is a historic school established previously known as Fessenden Academy in the outskirts of Ocala, Florida, between Martin and Zuber. It is part of the Marion County Public Schools district. On September 29, 1994, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Old Fessenden Academy Historic District The district covers 150 acres (0.61 km2) and has 3 buildings and 1 structure.

Old Fessenden Academy Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location4200 NW 89th Place,
Ocala, Florida
Coordinates29°16′50.4″N 82°11′28.4″W
Area150 acres (0.61 km2)
NRHP reference No.94001141
Added to NRHPSeptember 29, 1994

A school has existed at the current location since 1868, when Fessenden was founded as a private academy for African-American students.

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