Little White Schoolhouse - Ripon, Wisconsin - U.S. National Register of Historic Places 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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Street address: SE corner of Blackburn and Blossom Sts Ripon, WI County / Borough / Parish: Fond du Lac Year listed: 1973 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Politics/Government Periods of significance: 1850-1874 Historic function: School Current function: Museum Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Secondary Website 2: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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