Creve Coeur in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Lake School
Photographed By Jason Voigt, November 12, 2021
1. Lake School Marker
Originally built in 1897 to serve the educational needs of the community, Lake School was constructed on the south side of Olive Boulevard, just west of the juncture with Hog Hollow, in what is now Chesterfield.The settlement, Lake, got its name from nearby Creve Coeur Lake. Students of all ages attended and likely the teacher was not much older than her oldest pupils. Enrollment swelled in the winter months when farm work was completed.
In 1925, this frame structure was replaced with a two-room brick schoolhouse, and the original building was used for storage. When the school was moved to this location in 1967, it was furnished with desks of the era and a potbellied stove.
Erected by City of Creve Coeur Parks & Recreation Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 38° 40.028′ N, 90° 27.039′ W. Marker is in Creve Coeur, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker can be reached
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stan Musial (approx. ¾ mile away); Tappmeyer Homestead (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hackmann Cabin (approx. 1.4 miles away); Old Log Cabin (approx. 1½ miles away); Clester Cabin (approx. 1½ miles away); Gerald Gordon (approx. 2.7 miles away); All Gave Some, Some Gave All (approx. 3.4 miles away); Dripping Springs (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Creve Coeur.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, November 12, 2021
2. Lake School Marker
Marker and school building are located at Lake School Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
