Near Eden in Marshall County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Library-Schoolhouse
Constructed 1881
By Connor Olson, October 2, 2020
1. Library-Schoolhouse Marker
"Tues. Jan 2. [1886] Finished reading a good novel titled 'Love Test.' It's a splendid story. C.O. Frenchies' writing school is in full blast tonight in the kitchen. About 40 of the boys are attending. It is a good thing-makes the evening passed away pleasantly and profitably. The boys have all improved at least a hundred percent since the school commenced." The library came to existence in 1875 and contained ninety-four books. Later that year, Dr. Knickerbocker reported that over two hundred volumes were housed at the fort. This brick structure, housed the library and the schoolhouse, was constructed in 1881, when it became mandatory to have a schooling facility at military posts.
Since filling the countless, lonely hours at the fort prove to be a soldier's greatest challenge, the troops re-read and share their lives from home. The construction of the library-schoolhouse made it easier for the men to pass away the long hours writing letters are reading books. Or coming to one soldier, "Everyone is writing who can raise a pencil or a sheet of paper."
Erected by South Dakota Game, Fish
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Forts and Castles.
Location. 45° 39.493′ N, 97° 31.805′ W. Marker is near Eden, South Dakota, in Marshall County. Marker can be reached from 434th Avenue (County Road 5), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11907 434th Ave, Eden SD 57232, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. North Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor William J. Janklow and Fort Sisseton (within shouting distance of this marker); Senator Curt Jones and Fort Sisseton (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Sisseton Military Reservation, Dakota Territory (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Sisseton (within shouting distance of this marker); Stable (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2020, by Connor Olson of Lemmon, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on December 11, 2020, by Connor Olson of Lemmon, South Dakota. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
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