Sierra Vista in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Carmichael Elementary School

Photographed by Carolyn Cruz, May 2013

1. Carmichael Elementary School Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1956, the William Carmichael Elementary School was the first school to be built in the new Sierra Vista School District. The school first opened its doors on September 5, 1956, with 16 classrooms for 500 children in grades Kindergarten through eight. Almost immediately, the Kindergarten was overflowing and some classes had to be moved to private residences across the street on School Drive. The ribbon to signify the opening of the school was cut by Margaret Carmichael in a ceremony attended by many prominent citizens of Sierra Vista. While Margaret Carmichael donated the land for the school, it was dedicated to the memory of her late husband, William. The original buildings remain on Carmichael Avenue, but many upgrades have occurred over the years, including new classrooms, a gymnasium, and expanded playgrounds. Over the years, Carmichael Elementary School has been recognized for its excellent educational programs and staff. The school has garnered many prestigious awards, including the honor of Arizona's Distinguished Title I School.

Sponsored by: Carmichael P.T.S.O.

Erected by Sierra Vista Historical

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1877.

Location. 31° 33.771′ N, 110° 17.972′ W. Marker is in Sierra Vista, Arizona, in Cochise County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Carmichael Avenue and School Drive. Marker is located on the building near the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 North Carmichael Avenue, Sierra Vista AZ 85635, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sky Islands

and in Southeastern Arizona.

It is also in the American Borderlands

and in the Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Gadsden Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Carmichael House/Sierra Vista Realty (approx. 0.6 miles away); La Casita Restaurant (approx. 0.6 miles away); USO Club/NCO Annex/Army Service Club (approx. 0.7 miles away); Union Soldiers Buried in Historic Cemetery

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(approx. 1½ miles away); Arizona Confederate Veterans Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away); "Unknown Soldiers" (approx. 1½ miles away); POW/MIA Monument (approx. 1.7 miles away); U. S. Army Mohawk (OV -1D) (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sierra Vista.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Carmichael General Store/U.S. Post Office (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2015, by Carolyn Cruz of Sierra Vista, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,050 times since then and 79 times this year. Last updated on May 29, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photo 1. submitted on April 7, 2015, by Carolyn Cruz of Sierra Vista, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.