Eagle Harbor Schoolhouse - Eagle Harbor, MI
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linkys
N 47° 27.435 W 088° 09.774
16T E 412346 N 5256634
One room schoolhouse in Michigan Copper Country that was made famous when one of its teachers, Justus Rathbone, got the idea for the Order, Knights of Pythias, during a long cold winter.
Waymark Code: WMCF4T
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2011
Views: 3
One room schoolhouse that is a shrine and place of pilgrimage for members of the Order, Knights of Pythias. Built in 1853, used as a school until 1892. Currently owned and operated by the Keweenaw Historical Society. Open only during the summer months. Building is in excellent condition and contains both Knights of Pythias and schoolroom artifacts.
Street address:
Third and Center Streets
Eagle Harbor, MI USA
49950
County / Borough / Parish: Keweenaw
Year listed: 1972
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Education
Current function: Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: no
Season start / Season finish: From: 06/15/2011 To: 10/15/2011
Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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