Winnfield Intermediate School

Originally built as the Winnfield High School, this educational landmark was constructed in 1928. It was designed by Herman J. Duncan and constructed by Tudor & Ratcliff, both of Alexandria. Duncan is also known for his design of the Cameron Parish Courthouse. It is designed in the Classical Revival style in a “H” shape with a long facade fronting South St. John Street. The main entrance features tall two-story fluted columns and additional ornamentation above the large doorway. In the early 1940s, an elementary school was constructed across the street from this school. In the 1960s a modern high school was built on the east edge of town several miles away. Soon after, this 1928 Winnfield High School became Winnfield Intermediate School and housed 4th and 5th grade classes. Much of Winnfield’s historic fabric has been lost and this school has become one of the last notable landmarks standing. In the 1980s, Mayor Max Kelly fought to preserve the grand Winnfield Hotel and build tourism through preservation but was unsuccessful. That site has since been demolished and delisted from the National Register of Historic Places. Other modern schools have been built nearby and the last classes were held here in 2018. A building and community assessment are needed to determine its condition and potential adaptive new uses.