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

School House on McClure Street

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

1. School House on McClure Street Marker

Inscription. A red brick, two-story elementary school was built here in 1913. The land was purchased from Humphrey Barr. It was funded with $5,000 worth of bonds. Dr. A. J. Harrison, School Board President, handled the bond sales in Fort Smith.

In 1915 Lowell students totaled 80 males and 92 females. Many museum visitors have related fond memories of that old building and grounds where they learned their 3-R's.

Bill Neil stated he walked to first grade there in 1944. The next year a school bus was in use. Students were required to bring their own bar of soap. The girls privy was on one side of the playground and the boys on the other. His memories ran deeper, as he told how the building was converted to apartments after the school district quit using it. He and his family lived in one for a time.

It was later used as a chicken house and to store hay. It finally met its demise and was torn down in the mid 1960's but for many students of the well-worn halls, the memories linger on.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 36° 15.447′ N, 94° 7.903′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street and McClure Avenue (County Road 923), on the right when

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traveling south on Jackson Street. 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 Railroad Track (here, next to this marker); Evaporator Near School (a few steps from this marker); Old School on South Lincoln Street (a few steps from this marker); Old City Jail (a few steps from this marker); The Bank of Lowell (a few steps from this marker); Lowell Postal Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Train Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Lowell (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. School House on McClure 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 64 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.