Wausau in Marathon County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Teachers Training School in Wisconsin
1899 • 1943
Photographed By Joel S., August 8, 2015
1. First Teachers Training School in Wisconsin Marker
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First Teachers Training School in Wisconsin. 1899 . 1943. Rural Teacher Training needs became apparent in Marathon County before the turn of the century. John F. Lamont, Marathon County School Superintendent, investigated the problem and urged Senator A. L. Kruetzer to introduce legislation in the 1887 session of the Wisconsin Legislature. The Marathon County Board appropriated $12,000 for construction of a building, completed in October 1902, to house classes for the Training School for Teachers and the Agriculture and Domestic Economy. Classes began September 11, 1899 in the Humboldt School in Wausau with Professor Oliver E. Wells as Principal at a salary of $1800 per year and Miss Rosalia Bohrer as Teacher at $1300 per year. In the ensuing 43 years, 48 faculty members graduated approximately 1444 teachers, most of whom taught in 365 rural schools to broaden the outlook, knowledge and social contacts for all people.
Rural Teacher Training needs became apparent in Marathon County before the turn of the century. John F. Lamont, Marathon County School Superintendent, investigated the problem and urged Senator A. L. Kruetzer to introduce legislation in the 1887 session of the Wisconsin Legislature. The Marathon County Board appropriated $12,000 for construction of a building, completed in October 1902, to house classes for the Training School for Teachers and the Agriculture and Domestic Economy. Classes began September 11, 1899 in the Humboldt School in Wausau with Professor Oliver E. Wells as Principal at a salary of $1800 per year and Miss Rosalia Bohrer as Teacher at $1300 per year. In the ensuing 43 years, 48 faculty members graduated approximately 1444 teachers, most of whom taught in 365 rural schools to broaden the outlook, knowledge and social contacts for all people.
Erected 1972 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 180.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1899.
Location. 44° 57.539′ N, 89° 38.707′ W. Marker is in Wausau, Wisconsin, in Marathon County. Marker is at
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the intersection of West Stewart Avenue (State Highway 52) and South 8th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Stewart Avenue. Marker is at the University of Wisconsin - Marathon County campus, next to Parking Lot B (near the north entrance to the administration building). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 518 South 7th Avenue, Wausau WI 54401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. First Teachers Training School in Wisconsin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,301 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on August 11, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
