Monday, May 2, 2011

John Gingery Cabin

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.

3 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. 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

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  3. 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.

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