This is the last one-room schoolhouse in Fauquier County. After the Civil War, the Virginia constitution provided for the establishment of free public schools and schoolhouse #18 was built in 1887 near the town of Marshall. It was closed in 1963. The building has been restored and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Virginia Historic Landmark.
This picture of the school in a state of neglect was taken around 1973. That's my oldest daughter in the lower corner of the frame. I probably fussed at her for getting in my picture, but now, of the several shots I have of this old building, this is my favorite. It is one of the few time she looked eager to go to school.
Very nice Edd, and your daughter adds to this shot in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteThanks Robert, and yes she does--it is interesting how the years change the way we look at photographs, and what we find important.
ReplyDeleteWell...what can I say, I never did find school very exciting. If, however, I had gotten to go to this cute little school with a few cute little friends, maybe I would have shown this kind of excitement in my latter years. Funny how much things change in such a short amount of time. We call it progress, but...sometimes, I am not so sure.
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