Charter Oak Schoolhouse
The Charter Oak Schoolhouse is a historic octagonal school building in Schuline, Illinois, located on the Evansville/Schuline Road between Schuline and Walsh. Head 5 mi southwest of Sparta to reach it. Its origins go back to 1873.
A museum, 5 mi southwest of Sparta
Sparta is the nearest base
Sparta is 5 miles northeast, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1873
Charter Oak Schoolhouse dates from 1873. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
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Charter Oak Schoolhouse
The Charter Oak Schoolhouse is a historic octagonal school building in Schuline, Illinois, located on the Evansville/Schuline Road between Schuline and Walsh. Built in 1873, it served as a public primary school until 1953. The school was one of 53 octagonal schoolhouses built in the United States, of which only three survive. The building is now used as a museum by the Randolph County Historical Society and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1873
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1978)
Where to base yourself for Charter Oak Schoolhouse
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Sparta (6) and Ste. Genevieve (8), and St. Louis has the most rooms in the area (99).
Sparta
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
4,022 people
5 mi northeast of Charter Oak Schoolhouse
St. Louis
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
278,144 people
45 mi northwest of Charter Oak Schoolhouse
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Charter Oak Schoolhouse | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 5 mi northeast | 5 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,022 | $111K | C+ |
| Ste. Genevieve | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 8 3 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs | 5,065 | $172K | — |
| Baldwin | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 313 | $88K | — |
| Chester | 11 mi south | 15 min | 2 2 hotels | 6,847 | $112K | A |
| Red Bud | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 2 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 3,761 | $171K | — |
| Percy | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 905 | $77K | — |
| Prairie du Rocher | 17 mi west | 25 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 510 | $89K | — |
| Levan Township | 27 mi southeast | 40 min | 7 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 827 | $248K | — |
| St. Louis | 45 mi northwest | 1 hr | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Charter Oak Schoolhouse
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Asked about Charter Oak Schoolhouse
What town is Charter Oak Schoolhouse near?
Sparta, IL, about 5 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Charter Oak Schoolhouse?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–81°.
What is the closest airport to Charter Oak Schoolhouse?
Scott AFB/Midamerica (BLV), about 32 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 55 miles.
Where should I stay near Charter Oak Schoolhouse?
Sparta (5 mi, 6 places to stay), Ste. Genevieve (16 mi, 8 places to stay) and St. Louis (45 mi, 99 places to stay).
From people who live in Sparta
People in Sparta have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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