1891 Schoolhouse

A short trail leads from the parking area to the site of the 1891 Schoolhouse, which operated along the Agua Fria River until 1903. On Sept. 12, 1891, U.S. Deputy Surveyor Francis B. Jacobs recorded a schoolhouse at this location along the Agua Fria River. Over 118 years later, Jacobs' map and field notes were rediscovered, spawning a search for information about the school and its location. Based on the 1891 survey map, the school was named the “1891 Schoolhouse.” Using field notes an…