Little White Schoolhouse - Ripon, Wisconsin - One-Room Schoolhouses on Waymarking.com

Ripon’s Little White Schoolhouse was designated a National Historic Site in 1974. This simple frame schoolhouse, built in 1853, holds a powerful history. In this building a decision was made by a small group of Ripon citizens that changed the future of our nation. Acting on their convictions, and having the courage to stand firm to their beliefs, these men and women of Ripon voted to form and become members of a new political party that would be called “Republican.” The birth of this party brought a dedicated following of individuals who pledged to organize together and fight against the spread of slavery.

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Original or Re-creation?: Original Year the school first opened.: 01/01/1853 Year the school closed.: 01/01/1906 Is the schoolhouse still open as a school?: no Address: SE corner of Blackburn and Blossom Sts Ripon, WI Web Address (if available): [Web Link] Does the school offer 19th century classroom reenactments or day camps?: Not Listed

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