April 19, 1918. A marker was dedicated at the site of the first school
in Springfield, built in 1821 at the northeast corner of Lewis and Washington
Streets, now the grounds of Springfield High School. Andrew Orr served as the
first school master from 1821-1822. Click the photo for a larger image.
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