Racine in Racine County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
1888 Bohemian School House
Photographed By Paul F, July 28, 2009
1. 1888 Bohemian School House Marker
South side of two sided marker.
In 1850, Czech immigrants from Bohemia and Moravia, now regions in the Czech Republic, established a rural settlement between Five Mile and Seven Mile Roads in Caledonia Township. This early settlement known as “Ceska Betlemska” or Bohemian Bethlehem, later called Tabor, was a model for other Wisconsin Czech farming communities. Dedicated to preserving their cultural heritage, Tabor’s immigrant families built this schoolhouse in 1888 to instruct their children in Czech language and history. Classes were held on the weekends until 1916 when the building became a community center. In 1974, the schoolhouse was acquired by the Racine County Historical Society.Erected 1998 by Wisconsin State Historical Society. (Marker Number 376.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 42° 47.93′ N, 87° 50.135′ W. Marker is in Racine, Wisconsin
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Green Bay Road (approx. one mile away); 32nd Division Memorial Highway (approx. 1˝ miles away); The Wind Point Lighthouse (approx. 4.1 miles away); Fog Horn House (approx. 4.1 miles away); Surf Boat Rail (approx. 4.1 miles away); Capstan (approx. 4.1 miles away); Fuel House (approx. 4.1 miles away); Pier and Boat Rails (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Racine.
Photographed By Paul F, July 28, 2009
2. 1888 Bohemian School House Marker
North side of two sided marker.
Photographed By Paul F, July 28, 2009
3. 1888 Bohemian School House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,141 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
