East Cocalico Township in Reamstown in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Reamstown School Building
Photographed By William Pope, October 19, 2023
1. Old Reamstown School Building Marker
23 East Church Street
Reamstown, Pennsylvania
On March 6, 1865, John Frecht and wife Mary sold lot to Jacob Getz.
On March 6, 1872, Jacob Getz and his wife Mary sold the front portion of the lot nearer the street to the School Board of East Cocalico Township.
On November 26, 1877, the back portion of the lot was sold by Jacob and Mary Getz to the school board.
School was in session for grades 1 thru 7 in this Church Street building from fall of 1872 until the spring of 1955 when the school district was changed.
This beloved old Church Street school building was sold at public sale in 1955. There were eight be- nevolent citizens to whom we declare a "Thank You". Each of the eight men put up $500.00 of their own funds, $4000.00 total, to save this building for you, the community.
We dedicate and thank:
Mr. Victor Bucher
Mr. Ray Lied
Mr. Newton Overholser
Mr. Arthur Reddig
Mr. Marvin Sweigart
Mr. Carl Wingenroth
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Reamstown Memorial Park Committee 1998
Erected 1998 by Reamstown Memorial Park Commitee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1764.
Location. 40° 12.604′ N, 76° 7.294′ W. Marker is in Reamstown, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is in East Cocalico Township. Marker is on East Church Street, 0.1 miles east of South Reamstown Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 East Church Street, Stevens PA 17578, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Memorial Park of Reamstown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); East Cocalico Township Korean War Memorial (about 300 feet away); East Cocalico Township World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); East Cocalico Township Vietnam War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Pioneer Settler / Founder of Reamstown (about 400 feet away); The American Indian and the American Soldier (about 500 feet away); Reamstown (about 700 feet away); Bucher's Mill Covered Bridge (1881) (approx. 0.7 miles away).
Photographed By William Pope, October 19, 2023
2. Old Reamstown School Building Marker
Photographed By William Pope, October 19, 2023
3. Cocalico Area Historical Site Marker on the building
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2023, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
