Skip to content

North River Schoolhouse Traditional Cache

Hidden : 9/17/2016
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

Built in 1874 of native limestone, the school was in continuous use until 1945. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.


Please note that the Interior of the North River Stone Schoolhouse is only accessible by making an appointment with the Madison County Historical Complex or on a personal group tour led by the Madison County Chamber. 

 

There are two plaques on the buidling. One at the top reads:



North River Schoolhouse

Built 1874
Restored by
Madison County Historical Society, Inc.
1962 - 1973
Placed on
National Register of Historic Places
By the U.S. Dept of Interior
April 22, 1977

And the other right by the front door reads:

North River School
Donated to the Madison County Historical Society
In memory of Clara, Myles III and Blair Young;
By
Imogene, Noel and Robert Myles Young
1991

There is no need to go onto the grounds of the schoolhouse, but the personal gate will open to allow you to tour the grounds. 

Additional Hints (No hints available.)