Andover in Henry County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of Andover's First Two-Story School
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2022
1. Site of Andover's First Two-Story School Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 41° 17.684′ N, 90° 17.514′ W. Marker is in Andover, Illinois, in Henry County. It is on Locust Street north of 5th Street (Illinois Route 81), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Andover IL 61233, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest 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: Historic House Built in 1861 (within shouting distance of this marker); American Woman's League House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tourist Information (within shouting distance of this marker); First Swedish Methodist Parsonage in the World (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andover Lutheran Church Veterans (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Jenny Lind Chapel (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Jenny Lind Chapel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pioneer Missionaries (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Andover.
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2022
2. Site of Andover's First Two-Story School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
