Downtown in Gary in Lake County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gary’s First Schoolhouse
Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 27, 2023
1. Gary’s First Schoolhouse Marker
A one room frame structure was erected on this site October, 1906
Erected 1946 by Gary Proud Americans.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 41° 36.258′ N, 87° 20.218′ W. Marker is in Gary, Indiana, in Lake County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Broadway just north of East 4th Avenue (U.S. 12/20), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located by the sidewalk between 4th Avenue and the train bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 Broadway, Gary IN 46402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gateway Park / Gary Land Company Building / Union Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Emerson (within shouting distance of this marker); City Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Gary Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Elbert H. Gary (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Elbert H. Gary (within shouting distance of this marker); Ambassador Apartments (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gary.
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Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 1, 2023
2. Marker in front of Gary Land Company building in the distance on the right
Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 1, 2023
3. Top of marker closeup
Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 1, 2023
4. Body of marker closeup
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2023, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on December 30, 2023, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2023, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
