Country School Placard

Name/Title

Country School Placard

Entry/Object ID

40.25.4

Description

Country School Placard. Size: 16"x22". Description: Exhibit sign from the Waseca County Historical Society. On the back inscribed: Description printed by Mrs. Iva Manley. The placard reads: Country School. Built in 1874 on a 3/4 acre tract purchased from Q.A. and Eliza Heath for $10. Square nails were used in the construction. It was located 3 miles south of Waseca on State Highway 13 where it served District 41 for 80 years. First Officials-Director John Collins, Treasurer A.H. Brandt, Clerk S. Ryan; Last Officials-Director George Lewer, Treasurer John Kujath, Clerk Carl Dinse, Teacher Beatrice Nelson. Moved and erected in honor of our pioneers who were interested in education and for the instruction of those who have never known the old time country school. Property of Waseca County Historical Society.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Placard

Nomenclature Class

Advertising Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Fair

Date Examined

Oct 8, 2025

Create Date

October 8, 2025

Update Date

November 6, 2025