The Avenues in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Twentieth Ward School
Photographed By Jack Duffy, June 16, 2011
1. Twentieth Ward School Marker
Inscription.
Twentieth Ward School. . On this site in 1857, the Twentieth Ward or Twentieth District School was erected, John Toone builder. The one large room served for school, church and recreation. In 1860 a two-story addition was constructed. Pupils came from all parts of Salt Lake Valley and other Utah counties. The first teacher was a Mr. Dixon. In 1892, an eighteen class-room school, named “Lowell” was erected. It was razed by fire in 1960 and the present building completed and occupied in 1964. ,
Camp Twenty North Salt Lake Co., Utah.
On this site in 1857, the Twentieth Ward or Twentieth District School was erected, John Toone builder. The one large room served for school, church and recreation. In 1860 a two-story addition was constructed. Pupils came from all parts of Salt Lake Valley and other Utah counties. The first teacher was a Mr. Dixon. In 1892, an eighteen class-room school, named “Lowell” was erected. It was razed by fire in 1960 and the present building completed and occupied in 1964.
Camp Twenty North Salt Lake Co., Utah
Erected 1965 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 303.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 40° 46.31′ N, 111° 52.734′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in The Avenues. Marker is at the intersection of D Street and 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling north on D Street. Located on the grounds of Open Classroom Charter School, formerly Lowell Elementary. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 134 D Street, Salt Lake City UT 84103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2011, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2011, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
