First School House and Council House in Iron County

"I commenced a grammar school in my wickiup by the light of the fire and only one grammar book." Diary of George A. Smith, February 25, 1851.

The first school house, 18 x 24 feet, was built west of the Council House and dedicated December 25, 1851. This log Council House, 22 x 45 feet was erected in 1851 with a large stage, and it served as a social center for Iron County until the Rock Church was completed in 1867.

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 100 South, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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