I am a direct descendent (great-granddaughter) of the John Gingery who built this cabin; his son also named John was my grandfather. My father was the third John Gingery. My sister Laura unveiled a marker at the site of the school many years ago.
I grew up in Atlantic and graduated from high school in 1977. I remember when they put this cabin in the park in the center of town.
May 25, 2017 at 9:15 AM
This cabin was built in 1863 by John Gingery about two miles northeast of Atlantic, IA, on what is now the Gipple Farm. John was a school teacher, and this cabin served as the school from 1865 until a new school was built in 1868. The cabin was relocated to the center of Atlantic in the town park in 1976. These photos were taken on 4/28/11.
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posted by Glenn E. Chatfield at 10:10 AM on May 2, 2011
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Close this window Jump to comment formI am a direct descendent (great-granddaughter) of the John Gingery who built this cabin; his son also named John was my grandfather. My father was the third John Gingery. My sister Laura unveiled a marker at the site of the school many years ago.
September 4, 2011 at 4:44 PM
Hi Mary,
That is some neat history. I think it is amazing to find out what your family did in history. It gives a real link to the past that is personal.
We thought this cabin was very interesting.
Glenn
September 5, 2011 at 9:41 AM
I grew up in Atlantic and graduated from high school in 1977. I remember when they put this cabin in the park in the center of town.
May 25, 2017 at 9:15 AM