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Old Halfway Prairie
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By William J. Toman, April 2, 2011 | |
| | | 1. Old Halfway Prairie Marker | | |
Inscription. This building is Dane County's oldest existing country schoolhouse. Repeated remodelings conceal an original framework of logs.
The land was donated for school purposes in 1844 by Mary Fowler, a widow and member of the British Temperance Immigration Society.
The name Halfway Prairie was coined by early lead miners who often camped here when traveling from Mineral Point to Portage. The word Old was added in 1915 to distinguish from a later school.
Early school terms were adjusted to the rhythms of season and farm work. The fall term closed with the first heavy snowfall and the spring term opened with the roads. Early teachers were paid $20 to $30 per month. Board and room cost $2.00 per month. The standard eight month term was adopted in 1895.
In 1964 Dane County accepted land and buildings as a park site.
Erected 1965 by the Dane County Historical Society. (Marker Number 5.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Wisconsin, Dane County Historical Society marker series.
Location. 43° 10.936′ N, 89° 44.381′ W. Marker is near Mazomanie, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 19 and County Highway F, on the right| | | | 
By William J. Toman, April 2, 2011 | |
| | | 2. Old Halfway Prairie Marker | | The schoolhouse and park are in the background. | | |
when traveling west on State Highway 19. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mazomanie WI 53560, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Lynch and Walker Flouring Mill (approx. 2.7 miles away); Mazomanie (approx. 2.8 miles away); The Ringling Brothers (approx. 2.8 miles away); John F. Appleby (approx. 2.8 miles away); Patrons' Mercantile Co-op (approx. 3.1 miles away); Battle of Wisconsin Heights (approx. 4.4 miles away); Wisconsin Heights Battlefield (approx. 4.4 miles away); Mazomanie Sand Barrens (approx. 4.5 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Mazomanie.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These are marker pages referencing Dane County one-room schoolhouses. |
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By William J. Toman, April 2, 2011 | |
| | | 3. Old Halfway Prairie School | | |
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By William J. Toman, April 2, 2011 | |
| | | 4. Water Pump Gazebo at Old Halfway Prairie School | | The outhouses are in the background. | | |
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By William J. Toman, April 2, 2011 | |
| | | 5. Sign on Front Door of Old Halfway Prairie School | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on April 2, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 559 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 2, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
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