Dayton in Columbia County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Smith Hollow Schoolhouse

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 15, 2020

1. Smith Hollow Schoolhouse Marker

Inscription. Built in 1900, this country schoolhouse was originally located in Smith Hollow, eight miles north of Dayton. It served grades 1 thru 8 in the Smith Hollow School District #24 until 1933, when the district was consolidated with Dayton.
On into the 1980s, the school continued to be used as a meeting place and community center. The structure, which was donated to the Blue Mountain Heritage Society by Van and Deb Seney, was moved in 2010 to this location on Dayton's Historic Pathway.
Grants and donations paid for its restoration.

Erected by Blue Mountain Heritage Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 46° 19.168′ N, 117° 58.98′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Washington, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of North Front Street and East Commercial Street Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 North Front Street, Dayton WA 99328, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dodge Quarantine Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla Homeland (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "a good road"

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(about 300 feet away); The Celilo Falls Trail (about 600 feet away); Oldest Existing Depot in the State of Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Railroad Track Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Columbia County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); City of Dayton (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.

Smith Hollow Schoolhouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 15, 2020

2. Smith Hollow Schoolhouse and Marker

Smith Hollow Schoolhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 15, 2020

3. Smith Hollow Schoolhouse

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 15, 2020

4. Smith Hollow Schoolhouse

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 15, 2020

5. Smith Hollow Schoolhouse

This property has been placed on the
Washington State Heritage Register
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
Smith Hollow School
Built 1900
Relocated 2009

Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 31, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.