Riga Academy | |
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Location | 3 Riga-Mumford Rd., Riga, New York |
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Coordinates | 43°4′9″N77°52′47″W / 43.06917°N 77.87972°W Coordinates: 43°4′9″N77°52′47″W / 43.06917°N 77.87972°W |
Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
Built | 1811 |
Architectural style | Federal |
NRHP reference No. | 80002653 [1] |
Added to NRHP | November 21, 1980 |
Riga Academy is a historic building located at Riga in Monroe County, New York. It was constructed in 1811 and is a two-story, five bay Federal style building. Built originally as a tavern and inn, it was converted for use as an academy in 1846. It was used as a school from 1847 to 1861, at which time it became a private residence. [2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. [1]
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