Nelson Carr School Room
Nelson F. Carr
Nelson Carr School recognizes one of the area’s earliest pioneers, Nelson Franklin Carr. In addition to establishing one of the first industries in what is now Bartlesville, OK, Carr also established one of the first schools in what is now Washington County in 1877. He built the school beside his home and hired Mellie Smith of Kansas to teach the three Carr children as well as about 15 other neighborhood children. Miss Smith resided with the Carr family until her marriage in1880.
Nelson Carr School is provided by the
College High School Alumni Association and
Scholarship Fund
Want to Attend the Nelson Carr School?
Classes at Nelson Carr School are offered to area fourth grade students during the school year and are held Monday through Friday for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, based on school convenience. Please contact the museum to reserve a date to experience a one-room school house education. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Teachers reserving a class time will receive a Teacher's Packet for in-class use before attending Nelson Carr School. For more information, contact Kay at the museum at 338-4293 or aklittle@cityofbartlesville.org