Chesterfield in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Alt School House
1860
Photographed By Thomas Smith, July 31, 2021
1. Alt School House Marker
Name: Alt School House
Built by: Evangelical Lutheran Concordia Congregation UAC
Location: Reinke Road in Ellisville, south of Manchester Road.
Facts:
• First teacher was paid $100 per year.
• Tuition was 75¢ per month per student. • Alt Schoolhouse became part of Rockwood School District.
• This schoolhouse was in continuous use until 1951.
• Grades 1 through 8 were taught here.
Donated by: St. John's Lutheran Church
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 38° 39.98′ N, 90° 32.502′ W. Marker is in Chesterfield, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker is on Gerhardt Trail, 0.2 miles west of Winnie Lane, on the right when traveling east. Located in Faust Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1025 Winnie Ln, Chesterfield MO 63017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Miles A. Seed Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mertz Log Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Conway House (about 300 feet away); Sellenriek Barn (about
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Photographed By Thomas Smith, July 31, 2021
2. The Alt School House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
