Historic Schoolhouses
Higgerson School Historic Site
Restored to the one-room school that operated at Higgerson Landing on the Mississippi River in 1948, Higgerson School is a window to the educational practices that shaped and served rural America. Experience the typical school day of youngsters attending all eight grades in one room with one teacher.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- $1.00-$2.00
- Hours
- Memorial Day -Labor Day
- Address
- 300 Main Street
- Phone
- 573-748-5716
- Map
- Get Directions →
Handicapped Accessible.
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