1856
The first school in a new village was built at a cost of $1,200 and opened the same year.
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“The first school waS built in 1856, at a cost of $1,200 and opened the same year, but Tvhether by a lady or gentleman principal history saith not. It is now attended by a|)out 100 scholars who render obedience to Miss Cuckow, as Principal, and Miss Clark, second teacher.”
1879-history-of-rock-county/16-rock-county-ch10-villages.md, PDF p. 660 / book p. 664
Butterfield, C. W., et al. The History of Rock County, Wisconsin: its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1879. Cornell University Library via the Internet Archive, archive.org/details/cu31924028871585.
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