It was built in 1914 and was designed by the firm of Miller & Yeager Architects.

It is a two-story, rectangular brick building with Classical Revival style design elements.

Because of safety issues and compliance with current state standards, Washington High School moved from its original location to a new structure near Terre Haute South Vigo High School.

As of June 2008, the original building was undergoing appraisal in preparation for being listed for sale.

This article about a property in Vigo County, Indiana on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub.