Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site

Elgin Schoolhouse
State Historic Site
Nevada State Park
Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site, June 2015
Country United States
State Nevada
County Lincoln
Nearest town Caliente
Location Elgin (ghost town)
 - elevation 3,402 ft (1,037 m) [1]
 - coordinates 37°21′09″N 114°32′04″W / 37.35250°N 114.53444°W / 37.35250; -114.53444Coordinates: 37°21′09″N 114°32′04″W / 37.35250°N 114.53444°W / 37.35250; -114.53444
Area 0.69 acres (0.3 ha) [2]
Established 2005
Management Nevada Division of State Parks
Location in Nevada
Website: Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site

Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site is a state park property in Nevada, United States, preserving a historic one-room schoolhouse that operated from 1922 to 1967.[3] In 1998, the building was restored at private expense to its original appearance. In July 2005, it became a state historic site.[4] Later that year, floods damaged Nevada State Route 317, restricting access to the site. The park features half of the school's original furnishings and other items authentic to the time period. It is open for tours by appointment.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Elgin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ "Inventory of State Lands" (PDF). Nevada Division of State Lands. May 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Park". Nevada State Parks. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  4. ↑ "History of Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Park". Nevada State Parks. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
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