Menomonee Falls in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

School House

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

1. School House Marker

Inscription. This one-room school house was built in 1851 at a reported cost of $55.00. All eight grades were taught by one teacher. Inside, a wood burning stove provided needed warmth while water was pumped from an outdoor well. Initials and names from bygone days can be seen carved into the original dado walls.

Erected by Menomonee Falls Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 43° 11.472′ N, 88° 6.318′ W. Marker is in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. It can be reached from the intersection of County Line Road (County Route Q) and Pilgrim Road. Marker is located in the Old Falls Village Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: N96 W15791 County Line Road CTH Q, Menomonee Falls WI 53051, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sunnyside School Bell Tower Replica (a few steps from this marker); Umhoefer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Steichen House (within shouting distance of this marker); Koch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller-Davidson House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Brogan Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Milwaukee Road Depot (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Menomonee Falls.

Also see . . . Old Falls Village. (Submitted on August 31, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin.)

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

2. School House Marker

Old Falls Village Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, August 13, 2014

3. Old Falls Village Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 650 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • William J. Toman was the editor who published this page.