Eggelston Elementary School
Introduction
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Built in 1906 this 14 classroom school served as one of Downtown Madison's elementary schools for 100 years, closing in it's centennial year (2006). It is currently used to host a variety of community events throughout the year. The building contains fourteen classrooms, a principal's office, and assembly hall that can fit 350 people. The school was named after the author Edward Eggleston.
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Building front
Angled view of front
Cite This Entry
Deeg, Rhonda. "Eggelston Elementary School." Clio: Your Guide to History. August 3, 2016. Accessed July 26, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/24794
Sources
Madison Courier Thursday, April 27, 2006
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