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Centennial Village - Lone Valley School
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1922
The Lone Valley School was built
in 1922 by volunteers in Washington County, near Rago, Colorado, where it served
as a rural school until 1954. With its gabled roof, clapboard
siding, and projecting entryway which served as a cloakroom,
storeroom, and washroom, this building is a good example of early
20th-century schools built on the plains.
In 1921, the state legislature passed the Minimum Salary law that
guaranteed an annual wage of at least $675.00 for certified
teachers. Taking advantage of this legislation, county
superintendents divided their counties into areas containing 15
children and launched a building boom of one-room schools throughout
Colorado. Schools brought civilization and education to recently
settled areas and served as community centers.
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During the summer months the City of Greeley Museums offer
classes at the Lone Valley School. This popular one-room school
experience features reading, ‘riting, ‘rithmetic and recitation (the
four R’s), plus Colorado history, historic games, crafts, music,
chores, calisthenics, slate work, guest presenters and a box social
on Friday.
Learn more about Lone Valley School classes.
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