Wellington in Lyon County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Wellington Grammar School

Photographed By Lance C. Johnson, March 30, 2021

1. Wellington Grammar School Marker

Inscription. In 1893-1894, Wellington pioneers Benjamin Dickinson and C.C. Turner established the Wellington School District from the larger Smith School District. This new district didn't have a permanent school so pupils used a converted saloon until this school was completed in 1898. This was the first publicly funded grammar school in Wellington. Unfortunately, Mr. Dickinson died before he could see its completion.

Originally gray with white trim, the wood-framed school was located just south of here. The first teacher in this new school earned a salary of $50 per month. The school bell, personally purchased by C.C. Turner, was brought by freight wagon down Hoye Canyon and could be heard by residents clanging down the rough road. When the school closed in 1924, the bell remained hanging next to the building until it mysteriously disappeared in the 1930s.

In 1972, the Compston Ranch family bought the school to house their collection of Smith Valley artifacts. The Compston family gifted the property to the Smith Valley Historical Society and it was moved to its present location in 2012.

Erected 2018 by Snowshoe Thompson 1827 Chapter, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location.

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38° 45.564′ N, 119° 22.82′ W. Marker is in Wellington, Nevada, in Lyon County. Marker is at the intersection of NV208 (Nevada Route 208) and Smith Gage Road, on the right when traveling east on NV208. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2846 NV208, Wellington NV 89444, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hoye's Store (approx. ¼ mile away); Wellington (approx. ¾ mile away); Pierce Station (approx. 0.8 miles away); Wilson Canyon (approx. 9.3 miles away); Topaz Post Office (approx. 12.6 miles away in California); Coleville (approx. 14.9 miles away in California).

Photographed By Lance C Johnson, March 30, 2021

2. Wellington Grammar School Marker

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Photographed By Lance C Johnson, March 30, 2021

3. Wellington Grammar School

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 31, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2021, by Lance C Johnson of Sun Valley, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.