Bear River City in Box Elder County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Early Schools

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 21, 2025

1. Early Schools Marker

Inscription. A house, built in the fort in 1867, first served this community as a school, William Crosley teacher, night classes were held for adults. A tithing granary was also used for school purposes. In 1885 one large room, built of rock was constructed and later another room added. In 1896 the school was again enlarged. First kindergarten in Box Elder County taught here. This bell called the children to school and rang for special occasions until 1913 when a large brick building was erected.

Erected 1965 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 304.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 41° 36.88′ N, 112° 7.769′ W. Marker is in Bear River City, Utah, in Box Elder County. It is at the intersection of West 5800 North Street and 4800 W, on the right when traveling west on West 5800 North Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4795 W 5800 N Street, Bear River City UT 84301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Utah’s Cache Valley

and in the West Desert.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bear River City Pioneers (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bear River City (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bear River City Fort (approx. half a mile away); In Honor of James Bridger (approx. 1.4 miles away); Call's Fort (approx. 3.7 miles away); Presbyterian Centennial (approx. 4.6 miles away); Corinne - Pioneer Railroad Town (approx. 4.6 miles away); Corinne Opera House (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bear River City.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 21, 2025

2. Early Schools Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.