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PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA SCHOOLS
BISMARK TOWNSHIP


NOTE: Approximate locations of the Bismark Township school districts can be found on the standard township map. Bismark Township is located in Township 18 North, Range 1 East (T18N, R1E). Section numbers (S) are given as a reference point only and are as found in the 1899 Atlas. In some cases, the buildings were moved or a new building constructed nearby which may have resulted in the school locating in a different section.
District No. 2 (S23, T18N, R1E) - Created May, 1869

According to the March 5, 1886 Columbus Democrat, during February there were 26 pupils enrolled with an average daily attendance of 17. W. H. Swartsley, Teacher.

Early teacher: G. A. Camp (1901/1902)

Early board members:

Dissolved and became a part of School District No. 10 on March 1, 1968.


District No. 10 (S29, T18N, R1E) - Organized September 30, 1869

According to the March 5, 1886 Columbus Democrat, during February there were 35 pupils enrolled with an average daily attendance of 22. L. H. Weaver, Teacher.

Early teacher: C. A. Welch (1901/1902)

Early board members:

District merged with Lakeview High School as a Class III District on June 1, 1997.


District No. 15 (S11, T18N, R1E) - On February 12, 1876, sections were organized into District No. 48.

Early teacher: Seth Braun (1901/1902)

Early board members:

School District closed January 1, 1948


District No. 36 (S8, T18N, R1E) - Boundaries were established August 1, 1874.

Early teacher: Miss Mettie Hensley (1901/1902)

Early board members:

School District dissolved July 1, 1957.


Christ Lutheran School (S11, T18N, R1E)
The first parsonage was used as a school building until 1897 when the first school building was constructed on the southeast corner of the cemetery. A new building was dedicated on Sunday, November 6, 1949, with an enrollment of 66 students.

Early teachers:


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