Deer Valley in Park City in Summit County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Marsac School

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 20, 2025

1. Marsac School Marker

Inscription. Park City, from its earliest days as a mining camp, was conscientious of the educational needs of its children. As early as 1875 private schools were established by the mining companies and churches. The Jefferson and Washington Schools were public institutions built to accommodate the burgeoning student population in the early 1900's.

In 1936 Park City constructed Marsac School and consolidated its various schools at Marsac. Its 24,102 square feet was designed for 317 pupils. The facility served Park City's educational system until 1979, when enrollment exceeded available space by about 40 students. Marsac School was deemed no longer viable for a modern educational program, and its structural and mechanical systems were judged to be inadequate or failing. Students were relocated to a new facility on the outskirts of Park City.

In 1983 Park City Municipal Corporation undertook an extensive renovation of Marsac School. It now houses city offices and continues to serve this rapidly growing community by providing adequate space for a consolidated, integrated system of city government and services.

Erected 1984

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by Park City Centennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 40° 38.654′ N, 111° 29.678′ W. Marker is in Park City, Utah, in Summit County. It is in Deer Valley. It can be reached from Utah 224, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 446 UT-224, Park City UT 84060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Uinta Mountains,

in the Wasatch Front,

and in Greater Provo.

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 walking distance of this marker: Marsac Elementary School (here, next to this marker); Arlene Loble (a few steps from this marker); Samuel LePage Raddon (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Car 19 (about 400

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 20, 2025

2. Marsac School Marker

feet away); Frank Andrew Building (about 400 feet away); Jenkins Photography Studio (about 400 feet away); Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Office (about 400 feet away); Fifth Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Park City.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.