Southwest Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
First School House
Photographed By D. Johnson, June 8, 2013
1. First School House Marker
site of the
First School House
in Minneapolis
Built by
Revs. J. D. Stevens
and Gideon H. Pond
June 1835
Dedicated by
Native Sons
of Minnesota
July 5, 1911
Erected 1911 by Native Sons of Minnesota.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1835.
Location. 44° 55.675′ N, 93° 18.566′ W. Marker is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is in Southwest Minneapolis. Marker can be reached from West Lake Harriet Parkway north of West 42nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is near the north side of the Como–Harriet Streetcar Line Depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2330 West 42nd Street, Minneapolis MN 55410, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Como–Harriet Streetcar Line (within shouting distance of this marker); Geology of Minnesota (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet Bandshells / Our Park Legacy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Dwelling in Minneapolis (approx. 0.9 miles away); Harriet Bandshells
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Regarding First School House. The school house was for children, including those from Cloud Man's band of Mdewakanton Dakota and from Fort Snelling. source: Hennepin County Library
Photographed By D. Johnson, June 8, 2013
2. First School House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 995 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
