Lowell in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Old School on South Lincoln Street

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

1. Old School on South Lincoln Street Marker

Inscription. The school is documented on out Lot No. 22 on Lowell 1881 maps. Goodspeed's 1899 History of Benton County reported the village has a brick school house and Masonic Lodge combined, owned completely by the Masons and the Public School Board, the school room being in the first story and the hall in the second. This building was erected in 1885.

It is listed as the first school in Lowell in our “Bits and Pieces” history, stating IOOF Lodge used it too. Pupils attended Good Springs School before the school was built.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 36° 15.452′ N, 94° 7.913′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker is on McClure Avenue (County Road 923) west of Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lowell AR 72745, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Evaporator Near School (here, next to this marker); School House on McClure Street (a few steps from this marker); Evaporator Near Railroad Track (a few steps from this marker); City of Lowell (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Butterfield Stagecoach Road

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of Bloomington (Mudtown) Arkansas (within shouting distance of this marker); Service Station and Garage (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

2. Old School on South Lincoln Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.