Geneva in Adams County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The First School House

Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 3, 2023

1. The First School House Marker

Inscription. In Southern Adams County as the pioneers came into the new country, the necessity of school was realized. The McHugh school was built near this site in 1837 or 1838 and is reputed to be the first public school in Adams County along with the Gorsline School in Root Township.

Erected 1976 by Decatur Optimist Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 40° 36.157′ N, 84° 57.335′ W. Marker is in Geneva, Indiana, in Adams County. Marker is on U.S. 27, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Geneva IN 46740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Geneva Downtown Historic District (approx. ¾ mile away); Bear Statue (approx. 3.8 miles away); Site of First Church Mennonite (approx. 3.8 miles away); Berne (approx. 3.8 miles away); Settlers Monument (approx. 3.9 miles away); Adams County Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); West Grove (approx. 9.8 miles away); C.C. Paxson Donated-Cemetery (approx. 11 miles away).

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Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 3, 2023

2. The First School House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.