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1) John Wesley Philips
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John Wesley Philips, Rhoda Rockwood's father, who was instrumental in building the Gore Creek School in 1886 (circa). Rhoda attended the school which met for only three months, in the summer. She crossed three creeks to get there. There is a dog at the right side of the photo. For more information see Simonton, June. Vail: Story of a Colorado Mountain Valley, p.38.
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2) Sheephorn school
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"A pioneer school house on Sheephorn Creek. Located near the former Anghern ranch, it appeared to have been abandoned several years before this picture was taken in 1915." -- McCoy Memoirs p.316 [photo has date as 1914] [Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
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3) Gore Creek School House
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First school house on Gore Creek, built between 1886 and 1888. Outhouse at right of school building. Photo taken about 1907. Rhoda Rockwood's father, John Wesley Phillips, framed the building and then went to the County school board for help to complete the project. The County provided roofing, doors and window. Bill Webb, a school board member, helped with the construction, as did other people moving into the valley. --Rhoda Rockwood
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