Former Longfellow School, Saint Agatha, 1982

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Former Longfellow School, Saint Agatha, 1982

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The Longfellow School in St. Agatha was originally located on the road between Frenchville and St. Agatha (Route 162), near the Frenchville town line. Whereas most one-room schoolhouses built on this plan were named after presidents (e.g. Washington and Roosevelt), the nod to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow may have reflected the distinct Acadian culture of the region, Longfellow being the author of Evangeline.

It was in service roughly from 1927 to 1947. The building fell into private hands and served as a shed; it may have been owned by Maurice Guerrette. Now in a state of disrepair, it has moved to the grounds of the Ste. Agathe Historical Society in 2020. After significant restoration work, it was officially inaugurated as a historic site in July 2024.

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  • Title: Former Longfellow School, Saint Agatha, 1982
  • Creator: Rachel Martin
  • Creation Date: 1982
  • Subject Date: 1982
  • Location: Saint Agatha, Aroostook County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 8.8 cm x 11.1 cm
  • Local Code: MCC-00360
  • Collection: Rachel Martin Collection of Saint John Valley School and Convent Photographs, 1957-1982
  • Object Type: Image

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