German School ~ Hermann, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 42.266 W 091° 26.132
15S E 636035 N 4285139
Only privately owned public school in Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM5BP5
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/14/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Pfalzjim
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County of School: Gasconade County.
Location of School: 4th St. & Schiller St., Hermann.
Today The School is a History and Art Museum run by Historic Hermann, Inc.
Text of Marker:

GERMAN SCHOOL
BUILT 1871
Incorporated in 1849 by the State Legislature, The German School had classes conducted in both the German and English languages.

This structure was the only privately owned public school building in the state when it was deeded to the Historic Hermann, Inc. in 1955, to be preserved and used for cultural and civic purposes.

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