Tibbot Schoolhouse

Originally a country schoolhouse located southeast of Oskaloosa, the Tibbot school was moved to Oskaloosa in the 1950’s and became part of the grade school, along with the Lone Tree, Kilgour and Plum Grove country schools. The building was moved to Old Jefferson Town in 1975.


This building houses a barbershop, dentist office, bank, doctor’s office, doctor’s buggies and many more artifacts from Jefferson County.

Getting There & Details

Admission
free will donation
Hours
Hours: All buildings are open from May through September - Saturdays: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 1:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Address
Old Jefferson Town, Oskaloosa, KS
Phone
7857666342
Email
[email protected]
Map
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