The Santa Manuela Schoolhouse
The Santa Manuela Schoolhouse a
one-room schoolhouse, was built in
1901 on the property of Joseph Jatta which is now under the water of Lake Lopez.
The Schoolhouse was used until 1957 and was then moved to another location to
due to the construction of the dam at the lake. It was moved again in 1999
to Short Street at the South end of the Swinging Bridge. The Schoolhouse
was completely restored to its original condition including the students chairs,
chalkboards, maps, books, etc. The Schoolhouse is open Saturdays from 12-3
and on Sundays from 1-4 and is free of charge.
Just behind the Schoolhouse is the "Barn", the
South County Historical Society's Museum Annex which houses a variety of
historical vehicles, printing presses and other interesting exhibits.
The "Barn"
Photograph by Ross Kongable
Immediately behind the "Barn" is the Heritage
House, a historical home which is also a museum with an interesting
collection of period clothing, photographs, kitchen items and more.
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