Flagstaff in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

First School Opened in Flagstaff

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

1. First School Opened in Flagstaff Marker

Inscription.
First school opened in Flagstaff January 1883

Trustees:
P.J. Brannen
Marvin Beal
W.A. Switzer

Teacher:
Mrs. Eva Marshall

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1883.

Location. 35° 11.633′ N, 111° 39.358′ W. Marker is in Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is on Knoles Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 523 Knoles Dr, Flagstaff AZ 86001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff & High Country

and in Hopi.

It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Navajo Code Talkers (within shouting distance of this marker); American Elm (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The McCormick Rose (about 400 feet away); Flagstaff Presbyterian, Federated Community, Mexican Methodist Mission and United Methodist Churches (approx. 0.3 miles away); Walkway of Flags (approx. 0.4 miles away); Flagstaff (approx. 0.4 miles away); Logging Wheels (approx. 0.4 miles away); Route 66 Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flagstaff.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Old Tractor (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. The marker is on the grounds of Northern Arizona Univerdity.

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Also see . . . Flagstaff's First Elementary School (Louie’s Legacy, NAU). Excerpt:

The district hired Eva Marshall as the school's first teacher. Though the school lacked funding, community donations paid Marshall's salary in its first few years. Supporters included the Ashurst family, for whom Ashurt Auditorium is named.

The "log hut schoolhouse" remained Flagstaff's sole elementary school for thirteen years before enrollment outgrew it...

(Submitted on December 19, 2024.)

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

2. First School Opened in Flagstaff Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

3. First School Opened in Flagstaff Marker

Nearby dedication building plaque, on the site of the first school in Flagstaff

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.