Coin School, former District 734

A school system was in place in the Coin community as early as 1881 with classes being held in a log schoolhouse beginning in 1895. A one-room frame school was constructed in 1898 on land donated by John and Mathilda Swanson with the first classes beginning November 1899. Increased class enrollments necessitated the addition of another room in 1911. Records indicate that the teacher had 58 students in 8 grades in 1910-11.

The move to the History Center grounds began in 1993. The move to the Center was finally completed in August, 1995. The original bell was returned from the Blase home in Connecticut and with the talents of many volunteers, it was reinstalled in the bell tower. Many volunteers have assisted in the renovation and construction necessary to restore the schoolhouse and allow it to be host to events and programs including Rockathon, which takes place annually in February.

Coin school exterior.

Coin School interior, taken at Rockathon 2015.

Line drawing of the exterior of Coin School.

Maintenance and repairs are on going expenditures. Your donations will ensure that these buildings are here for future generations to enjoy!