St. John Vistas: Annaberg School ruins

Like the Annaberg Plantation, the Annaberg Country School ruins are on the North Shore, and the site is incredibly well preserved.

The school opened in 1856.

It didn’t last long.  According to the St. John Historical Society, the school was closed five years later after the schoolmaster was dismissed on grounds of “gross immorality.” Whoa.

Check out the Annaberg School ruins, below.

8 Responses to “St. John Vistas: Annaberg School ruins”

  1. Debbie
    February 17th, 2010 07:27
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    I love it! I can’t believe all the history still remaining on the island after all these years. It is like going to a “Please Touch” museum.

    I think we need to go on a field trip!

    Happy Wednesday!

  2. Marcia
    February 17th, 2010 09:54
    2

    I wonder how many students there were…what was the population of STJ in 1856?

    Nice video, as always. Thank you!

  3. SteveV
    February 17th, 2010 09:55
    3

    Looks like even way back in 1861 there was never a dull moment on St. John…

  4. Linda
    February 17th, 2010 11:01
    4

    … still on my “to do” list; thanks for giving me a very insightful preview.

  5. Ruth
    February 17th, 2010 13:04
    5

    What a cool place. I can’t imagine why I’ve never been there.
    Thanks for taking me there for lunch!

  6. Adela
    February 17th, 2010 18:21
    6

    Thank you guys,this is one of my favorite place in STJ. I go there every time,the view is great also. Keep us going thru this crazy winter with all your posts. Life is good!

  7. Denise Barbier
    February 18th, 2010 11:30
    7

    Hey Jeff,
    Glad we showed you a very cool new place. This is my favorite spot on the North Shore tour found on the St John Treasure Map. Wait till you take the Coral Bay South Side tour… hidden treasures all over this island!
    d

  8. Dave-a-roni
    February 20th, 2010 21:04
    8

    Excellent video!! Thanks so much for sharing, really brought me back to when I was there in 2005. There looks to be a little improvement, although I don’t quite remember some of the details you were showing like the fireplace. But, I have always loved those stairs and the curved side walla.
    Thanks again!

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