Valparaiso in Porter County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of the First School House in Valparaiso 1837
Photographed by Lou Donkle, June 12, 2022
1. Site of First School House in Valparaiso 1837 Marker
Erected 1916 by Porter County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 41° 28.123′ N, 87° 3.597′ W. Marker is in Valparaiso, Indiana, in Porter County. It is at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on Jefferson Street. Marker is located on the south side of Jefferson Street, 40 feet west of Franklin Street. It sits only a few feet from the curb. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valparaiso IN 46383, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Corner of Washington and Jefferson Streets (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Porter County (Indiana) Veterans (about 500 feet away); The story of Orville Redenbacher and Charlie Bowman (about 700 feet away); Porter County Memorial Hall (about 800 feet away); Historical Society of Porter County Old Jail Museum (about 800 feet away); Old Sac Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lincoln Highway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Almira Fifield, M.D. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valparaiso.
Regarding Site of the First School House in Valparaiso 1837.
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Photographed by Lou Donkle, August 25, 2021
2. First School House in Valparaiso 1837 Marker
Photographed by Lou Donkle, August 25, 2021
3. First School House in Valparaiso 1837 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 863 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
