Meota in Meota No. 468, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)

Meota Public School

1914

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 15, 2022

1. Meota Public School Marker

Inscription. 1980To commemorate the original Meota School erected in 1914. The two story building was built of red brick from the Meota Brickyard. For 60 years it was used continuously and for a number of years had grades from 1-12. It was demolished in 1974 when a new school was built.

This cairn is built from the original brick used in the school and the cement plaque was the corner stone.

Erected 1980.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 53° 2.032′ N, 108° 27.146′ W. Marker is in Meota, Saskatchewan, in Meota No. 468. Marker is on 2 Avenue just north of 2 Street East, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located directly in front of the Meota Village Office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 2 Avenue, Meota SK S0M 1X0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cochin — Green Lake Trail (approx. 8 kilometers away).

Also see . . . Meota History.

The first post office in present-day Meota was established in 1910, although it was initially called Beachview.
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The Canadian Northern Railway opened its line through Meota in 1910–1911. Meota incorporated as a village on July 6, 1911. In 1912 the first grain elevator was constructed, and then a dance pavilion opened in 1921. Other industries included brick manufacturing, a flour mill, and commercial fishing.

(Submitted on December 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Meota Public School Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 15, 2022

2. Meota Public School Cornerstone

Meota Public School Memorial Cairn image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 15, 2022

3. Meota Public School Memorial Cairn

Meota Village Office & Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 15, 2022

4. Meota Village Office & Library

(looking east from 2 Avenue • marker in foreground)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.