Grand Forks in Grand Forks County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Blooming 46 School House
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, September 24, 2021
1. Blooming 46 School House Marker
First built as a township hall in 1917, this building became Grand Forks County's Blooming 46 school house in 1930. At a time when most Americans lived in rural areas, these one room school houses served as the primary source for education of children.
Due to the consistent need for teachers in the rural areas and in an effort to provide better educational opportunities for students, county superintendents sought to consolidate the county schools. Transportation difficulties, however, limited the distance that children could travel to attend school and many one room schools remained in operation for decades. Blooming 46 closed its doors to students in the mid-1960's. It was purchased and moved to the Grand Forks County Historical Society grounds in 1981.
Erected 2013 by Myra Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 47° 53.82′ N, 97° 1.666′ W. Marker is in Grand Forks, North Dakota, in Grand Forks County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. North Dakota's Oldest Concrete Pavement (here, next to this marker); Grand Forks' First Post Office (a few steps from this marker); Lustron (within shouting distance of this marker); Oxcarts (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Red River Ox-Cart Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Campbell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fannie Mahood Heath Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Drive - a neighborhood history (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Forks.
Also see . . . Grand Forks County Historical Society - Myra Museum. (Submitted on October 13, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota.)
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, September 24, 2021
2. Blooming 46 School House Marker
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, September 24, 2021
3. Myra Museum Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
