Comments on: Glen Erin School – first in the Black Hills

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:52:46 +0000

Thanks to a heads-up from some of our readers, we’ve come across some new helpful information. It turns out that the sign outside of the Glen Erin school isn’t entirely accurate. Although this building does claim to be the home of the first country school in Custer County, it was not, necessarily the first school in the Black Hills. There are records of earlier schools in the Lead/Deadwood areas and possibly else where in the hills, but the Custer County Historical Society stands by it’s claim that the Glen Erin building was most likely the first in their area of the southern hills. Our apologies for any confusion.

By: chris kattke

chris kattke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:53 +0000

Thanks so much. Going to head up therethis weekend with the fam and get some pics.

By: blackhillsfun

blackhillsfun — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:04:04 +0000

There is a tombstone there of a guy who got shot over a gold claim. It’s kinda spooky. We ride our horses there quite often and they act a little skittish around that area. Really.

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:02:08 +0000

Chris – Spokane is down in southern Custer County. Our friend Chad, over at the Dakotagraph blog, recently posted some great directions and images of the Spokane area at http://www.dakotagraph.com/2009/11/spokane-ghost-town.html

By: chris kattke

chris kattke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:55:56 +0000

Where is Spokane located? Would love to see it.

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:19:49 +0000

I haven’t explored Spokane yet – but now it’s on my to do list. Thanks for the heads-up, blackhillsfun!

By: blackhillsfun

blackhillsfun — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:30:24 +0000

Have you been to the ghost town of Spokane? There is a neat old schoolhouse there that is falling in on itself, but you can still make out what was written on the blackboard.