Princeton in Bureau County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

1850 • The Red Brick School • 1972

Known as The Colton School

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2024

1. 1850 • The Red Brick School • 1972 Marker

Inscription. 1849 land grant by Chauncey Colton - Three directors elected - School constructed 1850 - First session 1850 - Walls 12" thick - cedar shingles heated by pot bellied stove - outside dimensions 22'x 26 - Moved 12 miles from John Nelson farm to its present location in 1971 - Restored 1972

Owned by City of Princeton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 41° 22.316′ N, 89° 26.901′ W. Marker is in Princeton, Illinois, in Bureau County. It is at the intersection of East Peru Street (U.S. 6) and 8th Street, on the left when traveling east on East Peru Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 905 E Peru St, Princeton IL 61356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Illinois

and specifically in the Illinois River Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian

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Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Owen G. Lovejoy Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); Owen Lovejoy Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Owen Lovejoy (approx. 0.9 miles away); 601 S. Main St. (approx. 0.9 miles away); Richard L. “Dick” Nelson (approx. 0.9 miles away); 605 S. Main St. (approx. 0.9 miles away); 609 S. Main St. (approx. 0.9 miles away); Flags of Freedom (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2024

2. 1850 • The Red Brick School • 1972 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.