Preston in Franklin County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Preston's First Schoolhouse
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 21, 2017
1. Preston's First Schoolhouse Marker
the site of
Preston's
first schoolhouse
built in 1879
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 42° 5.339′ N, 111° 51.28′ W. Marker is in Preston, Idaho, in Franklin County. It is on East 4th Street near South 1200 East Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 875 East 4th StreetSo, Preston ID 83263, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Idaho’s Bear River Country. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Matthew Cowley (approx. 1.1 miles away); Oneida Stake Academy (approx. 1.1 miles away); Pioneer Ferry and Bridge (approx. 3.8 miles away); Bear River Massacre (approx. 4.6 miles away); Bear River Massacre Monument (approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Bear River Massacre (approx.
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Battle of Bear River (was approx. 4.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 21, 2017
2. Preston's First Schoolhouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 447 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
