Ness City in Ness County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
First School House
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2024
1. First School House in Ness City Marker
First school house
in Ness City
Erected by Ness County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 38° 27.154′ N, 99° 54.18′ W. Marker is in Ness City, Kansas, in Ness County. It is on Sycamore Street (State Highway 96) just west of South School Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located directly in front of the 1882 schoolhouse building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ness City KS 67560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, on the Great Plains, on the Southern Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ness County Bank Building
this page online
Also see . . . School House Museum.
Excerpt: Construction on the school house was started in 1880 under the School District No. 14. The building was completed in the winter of 1881-1882, with classes being held in the building upon its completion. It continued to educate the youth of Ness County until enrollment surpassed the building's capacity around 1887. At that time the building was repurposed until 1942, when the Ness County Historical Society purchased the building as a museum. It is currently available for viewing by appointment only. Visitors will not be disappointed as it showcases a beautiful collection of educational items used by teachers and students of a bygone era.(Submitted on October 17, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2024
2. First School House in Ness City Marker
Looking south from Sycamore Street; today the Ness County Historical Society maintains this building as a museum.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2024
3. First School House in Ness City
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
