murdock school
 

Grand Prairie School
District 70


Formed:  1871

Dissolved:  1955

Location:  “a high point where water drainage divides between the Platte and Weeping Water Creek”

Additional Information:

  • In 1879, this school was damaged by a bad windstorm.
  • Records show that in the winter term of 1886, 75 pupils were in attendance
  • During the fall and spring terms, the teacher’s salary was $25 per month. During the winter term, since there was a larger attendance, the salary was $100 per month.
  • When the school was closed, the building was sold, tore down, and the lumber was hauled to Plattsmouth.