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A Note from Cottonwood Corners

The earliest schools in Dakota Territory were small and whatever the earliest settlers could afford.  The first students were taught…

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A Note from Cottonwood Corners

The one-room school still evokes nostalgia in the hearts of folks in this country.  From the very beginning, our history…

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A Note from Cottonwood Corners

When it was time to start classes in the rural school, which was usually at 9:00 AM, the teacher would…

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A Note from Cottonwood Corners

The fur traders and trappers along the Missouri River understood the importance of their children receiving a good education.  These…

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