Site of First School

SE Corner 8th & Military Ave., Baxter Springs, KS
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This was the site of the 1st school in Baxter Springs. It was a subscription school where students paid tuition to attend as explained on the historical marker shown below.

The marker tells the story.

In 1866, a small log school building was built on this site, with benches and desks hewn from logs. The first teacher was Miss Lillie Van Epps. It was a subscription school, which was maintained, and the teacher paid with tuition from the students. The school operated until 1868 when a new frame school was constructed on the southeast corner of 11th and Park.

Photo(s): 2016