Oskaloosa in Jefferson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Kilgour School Building - Dist. No. 72

(West Portion of This Building)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2013

1. Kilgour School Building - Dist. No. 72 Marker

Inscription. The Kilgour School was formed in 1869. The building was located about 4 miles southwest of Oskaloosa and the the corner of 78th and Lincoln. It was moved to Oskaloosa in 1950 and became part of the elementary grade school complex (Grades 1-4), along with Plum Grove, Tibbott, and lumber from Lone Tree Schools. The combined Kilgour/Plum Grove building was relocated to Old Jefferson Town in 1975. Presently it houses the Jefferson Co. Genealogical Society Resource Center (Library).

Erected by Old Jefferson Town. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 39° 12.783′ N, 95° 18.569′ W. Marker is in Oskaloosa, Kansas, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Walnut Street (U.S. 59) 0.2 miles north of Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Old Jefferson Town. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oskaloosa KS 66066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Plum Grove School Buiding - Dist. No. 39 (here, next to this marker); Tibbott School Building - Dist. No. 54 (a few steps from this marker); Edmonds Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Ozawkie Mill Grinding Wheel (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Bowstring Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Reynolds Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Winchester Jail (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oskaloosa.

Also see . . .
1. Old Jefferson Town. (Submitted on March 15, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. History of Jefferson County, Kansas. (Submitted on March 15, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Kilgour School Building - Dist. No. 72 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2013

2. Kilgour School Building - Dist. No. 72 and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.