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Bell School

Monroe Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: unknown
Township: Hamilton Twp.
Watersource: n/a

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Bell School

On Cherry Valley Road from Sailorsburg, northwest of Bossardville, about 3000? beyond Sr 2003/Kemmertown Road junction (which leads past the Cherry Valley United Methodist Church) in Hamilton Twp., Monroe Co., Stormville, Pa.




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Bell School
Robert T. Kinsey 11/07/2010

The very nice brick, one-room schoolhouse was built in the 1870's. It served the needs of the children of the local community of Stormville until 1953.

Bell School
Robert T. Kinsey 11/07/2010

The now restored schoolhouse contains books and atifacts, including photos of its history and of one-room schools in general. The motiff created is of the time period of 1880-1900.

Bell School
Robert T. Kinsey 11/07/2010

The school name came about as it was the only school in the county, when built, to have a bell cupola. The school was restored and now maintained by the Monroe County Historical Association. Hours are 1-4 pm, Sundays in July and August. Donations are accepted and docents are available to provide information and answer questions during the hours open. Special hours and group tours available on request.GPS: 40.944973, -75.250195 509'/155 meters Saylorsburg Quadrangle

 
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