Near Springfield in Bon Homme County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Replica First Schoolhouse
First Schoolhouse
in Dakota Territory 1860
Dedicated to
Frank Hatwan
1887 1959
Pioneer and Master Builder
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 42° 52.767′ N, 97° 45.817′ W. Marker is near Springfield, South Dakota, in Bon Homme County. Marker is at the intersection of 311th Street and Bon Homme Road, on the right when traveling west on 311th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tabor SD 57063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First School in Dakota Territory Monument (here, next to this marker); Tabor (approx. 6.1 miles away); Lewis and Clark / Springfield (approx. 6.8 miles away); Graves of Ogden Marsh and Addie L. Marsh (approx. 6.8 miles away); Springfield Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.8 miles away); Veteran's Memorial Plaza (approx. 6.9 miles away); Czech Museum (approx. 7.1 miles away); Tabor Log School (approx. 7.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2023. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 12, 2023. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 13, 2023.