Center Valley in Outagamie County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Center Valley Grade School
Photographed By John L Hoh Jr, April 15, 2019
1. Center Valley Grade School Marker
Inscription.
Center Valley Grade School. . Constructed in 1887, this school was one of seven one-room schools serving the Township of Center. It served in that manner until 1958. For 82 years local farming families sent their children here, where grades 1 through 8 were taught by a single teacher. The school was eventually sold and used as storage for many years, finally falling into a state of disrepair. In 1999 a group of past students and local citizens purchased the structure and returned it to its 1940’s condition. After 8 years of volunteer work on the project, a rededication ceremony was held on August 11, 2007, and the site was added to the State and National Register of Historic Places August 20, 2010.
Constructed in 1887, this school was one of seven one-room schools serving the Township of Center. It served in that manner until 1958. For 82 years local farming families sent their children here, where grades 1 through 8 were taught by a single teacher. The school was eventually sold and used as storage for many years, finally falling into a state of disrepair. In 1999 a group of past students and local citizens purchased the structure and returned it to its 1940’s condition. After 8 years of volunteer work on the project, a rededication ceremony was held on August 11, 2007, and the site was added to the State and National Register of Historic Places August 20, 2010.
Erected 2010 by Friends of the Center Valley Grade School.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is August 11, 2007.
Location. 44° 24.144′ N, 88° 28.518′ W. Marker is in Center Valley, Wisconsin, in Outagamie County. Marker is at the intersection of Hample Road and Center Valley Road, on the left when traveling north on Hample Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Black Creek WI 54106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2020, by John L Hoh Jr of Beloit, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2020, by John L Hoh Jr of Beloit, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
