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The historic Venetia School has evolved from a rural schoolhouse into a vibrant community hub— remaining an important part of the community for 100 years.
BY NICOLE TAFE
PHOTO BY KRISTIN TAYLOR
Long before it became a gathering place for community groups and local events, the historic Venetia School building stood at the heart of a growing township. The land where it sits today was first occupied in the 1700s by James and Joshua Wright— among the earliest settlers in what would eventually become Peters Township.
As the community developed through farming and coal mining, education became a priority for local families. In 1926, the Venetia School opened as Peters Township Graded School Number One, the township’ s first multiclassroom school serving students in grades one through eight.
The new building replaced several one-room schoolhouses scattered across the area and represented an important step forward for education in the growing community.
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