River Schoolhouse, River Road (Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Delaware vicinity, Monroe County, PA., c. 1900.


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River Schoolhouse, River Road (Smithfield Township), Shawnee on Delaware vicinity, Monroe County, PA., c. 1900. This is one of four similar late nineteenth century school houses built in Smithfield Township. Constructed of stone, the one-room school house contains an interesting roof framing system, composed of a combination of wood and iron-truss members.