Near Mandan in Morton County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Schoolhouse

Photographed by Connor Olson, August 11, 2019

1. Schoolhouse Marker

Inscription. The schoolhouse provided the basics of reading and writing for children living at the post. Even soldiers sought education within the walls that once stood on this spot. Many of the soldiers serving in the infantry post could not read or write. It was here, during off-duty hours, that many of the soldiers learned these skills.

This simple wood-framed schoolhouse served a variety of other roles, including those of chapel, meeting house, and library.

Erected by North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Forts and Castles.

Location. 46° 46.207′ N, 100° 51.096′ W. Marker is near Mandan, North Dakota, in Morton County. It can be reached from Fort Lincoln Road, on the left when traveling south. Located at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4480 Fort Lincoln Rd, Mandan ND 58554, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Missouri Plateau and in Greater Bismarck Area. It is also in the American

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Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Scouts (here, next to this marker); Laundress' Quarter: "Suds Row" (within shouting distance of this marker); Powder Magazines (within shouting distance of this marker); Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Officers' Quarters (about 500 feet away); Blockhouses & Palisades (about 700 feet away); Fort Abraham Lincoln Infantry Post (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mandan.

Site of schoolhouse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Connor Olson, August 11, 2019

2. Site of schoolhouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.