Near Frankfort in Ross County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Red Brick Schoolhouse

1877

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 22, 2009

1. The Red Brick Schoolhouse Marker

Inscription. Typical of many schoolhouses in the Frankfort area during the 1800s, this school, with its pot-bellied stove and flip-top desks, was part of the public school system of that era. The building and its contents have been restored by the citizens of Frankfort in conjunction with the Budd Company.

Erected 1974 by The Board of Directors of the Budd Company Annual Meeting held in the Red Brick Schoolhouse and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 1-71.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list.

Location. 39° 24.954′ N, 83° 11.829′ W. Marker is near Frankfort, Ohio, in Ross County. Marker is on County Road 550, on the left when traveling west. Marker is across the road from entrance to Adena High School, 3367 County Road 550, about two miles NW of Frankfort. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Frankfort OH 45628, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. W. H. Robb Residence (approx. 1.3 miles away); Concord Presbyterian Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Salem Academy (approx. 8.2

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miles away); Wayne Township Veterans Memorial (approx. 9½ miles away); David Jones: Medal of Honor Recipient (approx. 9½ miles away); Gateposts from the Northern Entrance to Camp Sherman (approx. 10 miles away); New Holland (approx. 10.1 miles away); Cultural Transitions (approx. 10.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

The Red Brick Schoolhouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 22, 2009

2. The Red Brick Schoolhouse and Marker

Looking south.

The Red Brick Schoolhouse District No. 12 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 22, 2009

3. The Red Brick Schoolhouse District No. 12

Above schoolhouse doorway.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,095 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.