Charter Oak "8-Sided" School - Schuline, Illinois
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paulspaper
N 38° 05.256 W 089° 48.288
16S E 254015 N 4219250
This building is a study in physics as well as history as it was designed to withstand strong winds and capture light throughout the day.
Waymark Code: WM3Q87
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/04/2008
Views: 25
The Charter Oak School can be found on the website of the Southwestern Illinois Tourism Bureau.
From the historical marker in front of the school: "Charter Oak School is said to be the only octagonal one-room brick schoolhouse in Illinois. It was built in 1873, in accordance with a design suggested by Daniel Ling, a teacher of the Charter Oak School District. It served as a school until 1953. The Octagonal shape utilizes daylight and offers wind resistance. The first school in the district was a log building, erected three years after the Illinois Free School Law was passed in 1845. This was succeeded in 1863 by a frame structure, in which Ling taught in 1872-1873."
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Building is open only during special events.
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
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