Clarinda in Page County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
First School House
Erected 1927 by Waubonsie Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1921.
Location. 40° 44.156′ N, 95° 2.228′ W. Marker is in Clarinda, Iowa, in Page County. Marker is on Grant Street east of 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the north grounds of the Lied Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 East Garfield Street, Clarinda IA 51632, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Original Clarinda High School (here, next to this marker); Vernon J. Baker (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sister Cities (approx. 0.2 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Page County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of Glenn Miller (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Glenn Miller Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarinda.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.