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Origins of Poteau’s Schools: Oklahoma’s First Free School

December 28, 2017May 8, 2026 Oklahoma Traveler

The Subscription Schools The origins of Poteau’s modern school system can be traced back to 1898. Before then, there were two “subscription” schools. The first dates back to around 1875. It was located near the intersection of College and Broadway and consisted of an old log house with dirt floors. The school was primitive by […]

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