Canaan Schoolhouse - Canaan, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 18.645 W 091° 33.557
15S E 625958 N 4241276
Today it is the mayor's house, and used as city hall. Historically referred to as The Price House.
Waymark Code: WM14FHH
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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County of structure: Gasconade County
Location of structure: Maple St. & Oak St., SW corner, Canaan
Built: 1900
Architectural Style: Utilitarian

"This building was used as the Canaan Schoolhouse until it closed 29 years ago. [Closed in 1957]

The Price house was once the Canaan School. It was originally one room but has since been remodeled. This building has a rock foundation, clapboard on the outer walls, and a tin roof. It is of a Utilitarian School style of architecture." ~ DNR Historic Survey  PDF pages 169-172

" ... The last general store burned several years ago while the old Canaan schoolhouse and Canaan depot have long since been converted into private residences. ... " ~ History of Southern Gasconade County &nsp; PDF page 18

Original or Re-creation?: Original

Year the school first opened.: 01/01/1900

Year the school closed.: 01/01/1957

Is the schoolhouse still open as a school?: no

Address:
1472 Oak St., Canaan, MO 65014

Web Address (if available): [Web Link]

Does the school offer 19th century classroom reenactments or day camps?: no
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