Little Red Schoolhouse

After school, a coworker and I made plans to go visit another school in town.  This school hadn't been used as an educational institution in over 85 years.  The Webber's Mill School, or The Little Red Schoolhouse as it is now known, was built in 1890.  This petite building has quite an interesting history and has been in many locations and used for many purposes. 

After being built in 1890, The Little Red Schoolhouse has been moved six times to different locations around town.  It has been used as a schoolhouse, a grocery store, and was also owned by the Credit Union.  Bonnie, my fellow geocacher, said that the school was moved to its current location across from the town library during a parade. 

Peering in the windows you can see old-fashioned desks, each with their own chalkboards, an abacus, a wood stove, and many other antiquities.  The grounds are meticulously maintained by the Lincoln Historical Society.  We saw beautiful flowers and rows of greenery as we searched for the geocache hidden here.  Visitors can stop by anytime and sit on the benches or walk among the plants.  To see the inside of the schoolhouse, come through town in July during Homecoming or visit the website to make an appointment.  The website also has information and interesting pictures of The Little Red Schoolhouse.  Stop by and enjoy!