Spring Valley School (Larkspur, Colorado)

Spring Valley School
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
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Nearest city	Larkspur, Colorado
Coordinates	39°9′8″N104°46′10″W / 39.15222°N 104.76944°W / 39.15222; -104.76944
Area	1.1 acres (0.45 ha)
Built	1874
Architect	Bucks, Harrison; Geiger, John
MPS	Rural School Buildings in Colorado MPS
NRHP reference No.	78000856 [1]
CSRHP No.	5DA.219
Added to NRHP	December 18, 1978

The Spring Valley School near Larkspur, Colorado was built in 1874. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It has also been known as The School House. ^[1] The listing included four contributing buildings: the school and three outbuildings.

It was the first of about 100 one-room schoolhouses built in Douglas County. It had a 100-year lease which expired, and ownership transferred from a historical society to another owner. ^[2]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. Mrs. Robert 0. Beadles (May 15, 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Spring Valley School / The School House". National Park Service. and accompanying four photos from 1978