Wilmington in Clinton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Smith Place School
1893 - 1984
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2009
1. Smith Place School Marker
Inscription.
Smith Place School was built on this site in 1893 as a high school. It was an outstanding example of Romanesque architecture and the arched stone entrances were quarried locally from Todd's Fork. Many generations attended classes here and it became an elementary school in 1911 until its last year in 1979. The building was demolished in 1984. Memories remain, as does the wonderful Smith Place hill.
Smith Place School was built on this site in 1893 as a high school. It was an outstanding example of Romanesque architecture and the arched stone entrances were quarried locally from Todd's Fork. Many generations attended classes here and it became an elementary school in 1911 until its last year in 1979. The building was demolished in 1984. Memories remain, as does the wonderful Smith Place hill.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 39° 26.979′ N, 83° 49.643′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Ohio, in Clinton County. Marker is on Birdsall Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is near the center of Smith Place Park, which is bounded to the west by South Street (US Route 68). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington OH 45177, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2009
2. Smith Place School
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2009
3. Smith Place School Marker
Stones to left of marker were the school's entry arch.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2009
4. Smith Place School Stone Entry Arch
Now a flower bed. Looking northwest.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2009
5. Smith Place School Bell
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2009
6. Smith Place Park Playground Marker
One of several dedication markers in the park.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2009
7. Smith Place Park Marker
In honor of Jim and Carmen Swisshelm, 73 years of marriage and 65 year residents of 371 N. Walnut St. One of several dedication markers throughout the park.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,873 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 7, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.