​Coal Creek School privy is rescued

​Coal Creek Rural School, the oldest in Rio Blanco County, is in the beginning stages of historic preservation.

But, first this summer, the crumbling “out house” or “privy” from the turn of the century that is filled with student’s names carved on the inside walls, was rescued from deterioration. 

​The building was moved a few feet into the property – as the boundary lines had changed over the years - then a new foundation was poured and the walls rebuilt.

It’s not rebuilt for use, but it will be around for many more years to represent part of the old rural school everyday life. And the names of students who attended there…are still visible on the inside walls!