One of the five important aspects of our rural character that were identified by residents during the development of the new MDP2010 is our wealth of historic and archaeological resources. The MDP2010 states:
"Preserving and studying our cultural heritage gives us a key piece of our rural character. The stories, treasures and cultural landscapes of people through the ages and of those who homesteaded here give us a sense of belonging. They are particularly valuable as new landowners with no history or background in farming move to the County of Foothills."
Historic Sites in Foothills County
Foothills County is rich in culture and history. The Historic Committee needs your help in identifying, locating, and collecting information and stories about the historic features within Foothills County.
Marking Our Historic School Sites
One room school houses were often the centre of focus for the rural communities. The schools not only provided a place for education for the children but were important socially, being used for picnics, dances, community meetings, town meetings and sometimes as churches.
Foothills County Historical Committee has identified historic school sites within the County as part of a project that was to commemorate the County's 60th anniversary in 2014.
The school marker symbol is being used throughout Vulcan County, MD of Willow Creek and Foothills County to identify former school sites.
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