Early Schools

Bear River City taught its children wherever it could. The first school met in a house inside the 1867 fort, William Crosley teaching, with night classes for the grown-ups; the tithing granary did duty as a classroom too. In 1885 the town built itself a proper rock schoolroom and kept adding on — another room that year, more in 1896 — and here the first kindergarten in all of Box Elder County was taught. A bell called the children in and rang for the town's occasions until 1913, when a big brick schoolhouse finally replaced the old rooms.

What the plaque says

A house, built in the fort in 1867, first served this community as a school, William Crosley teacher, night classes were held for adults. A tithing granary was also used for school purposes. In 1885 one large room, built of rock was constructed and later another room added. In 1896 the school was again enlarged. First kindergarten in Box Elder County taught here. This bell called the children to school and rang for special occasions until 1913 when a large brick building was erected.

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

• Wellsville Mountains — 9.4 mi
  The steepest mountains in North America for their height
• Hyrum State Park — 14 mi
  A family-friendly reservoir at the mouth of Blacksmith Fork Canyon
• Logan — 17 mi
  A vibrant college town tucked into a stunning mountain valley
• American West Heritage Center — 21 mi
  A living history farm spanning 160 acres of Cache Valley

More markers nearby

• Bear River City Pioneers — 0.3 mi
• Bear River City — 0.4 mi
• In Honor of James Bridger 1804 - 1881 — 1.4 mi
• Call's Fort — 3.7 mi