Syracuse in Davis County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

First School House

Photographed By Jeremy Snow, March 21, 2024

1. First School House Marker

Inscription.
Early settlers knew the importance of education. In 1885, a one-room schoolhouse was constructed on this site, and all 8 grades met together. Textbooks were scarce, but the students learned reading, writing, and arithmetic. Unfortunately, most children missed many school days to help on their family's farms. The student who got five months of schooling a year was lucky.

Funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation

Erected 2022 by Syracuse City.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 41° 5.353′ N, 112° 6.158′ W. Marker is in Syracuse, Utah, in Davis County. Marker is on 1700 South, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3982 W 1700 South, Syracuse UT 84075, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Walker Brothers Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); Antelope Island (approx. 0.9 miles away); Antelope Island Causeway (approx. 0.9 miles away); Great Salt Lake (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hensley / Salt Lake Cutoff-Bluff Road (approx.

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1.7 miles away); The Old Emigrant Road (approx. 1.9 miles away); Syracuse First Social Center (approx. 2.1 miles away); Historical Wilcox Cabin (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Syracuse.

Photographed By Jeremy Snow, March 21, 2024

2. First School House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.