Old Town in Dixie County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Town School
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, December 17, 2020
1. Old Town School Marker
On April 1, 1899, Orren Y. Felton and his wife, Lille F. Felton, gave deed to the Board of Public Instruction for Old Town School. On May 23, 1911, Ruby E. Chaires and her husband McQueen Chaires gave additional deed to the Board of Public Instruction for School. The present two story, four classroom building was constructed in 1909- two classrooms upstairs and two downstairs. From home schooling to one-room schoolhouses to neighborhood schools, the schools of the Old Town era were built. The auditorium was added in 1930. Children continually attended classes in this building until 1999. This historic, two and one-half story building was constructed of locally made bricks which were "fired" on site. All rafters are of the exposed "Italian eight design." The top half floor contains a two-louver door dormer. The dormer and high windows were the only means of ventilation. The Dixie County Historical Society uses this building, now known as the Dixie County Cultural Center, as an office, museum of local artifacts, and library.Erected 2001 by The Dixie County Historical Society and the Florida Department
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1899.
Location. 29° 35.438′ N, 82° 58.866′ W. Marker is in Old Town, Florida, in Dixie County. Marker is at the intersection of County Route 55A and County Route 349, on the right when traveling east on County Route 55A. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 761 SE CR 349, Old Town FL 32680, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Oldtown (approx. 0.8 miles away); The History of Fort Fanning (approx. 2.7 miles away); Fanning Springs Bridge (approx. 2.7 miles away); Manatee Spring (approx. 7 miles away); Waterfront Dining for Thousands of Years (approx. 7.1 miles away); Sink Trail (approx. 7.2 miles away); Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ (approx. 9.4 miles away); The Crystal Ice House (approx. 9.9 miles away).
Also see . . . Dixie County Historical Society. (Submitted on January 30, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, December 17, 2020
2. Old Town School and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 126 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
