| Eldred High School – Erected in 1921 | |||||||||
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| Eldred High School 1921-1937 |
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The History of Eldred High School
Eldred (population 211) is located in lower-western Illinois in the western portion of Greene County. Illinois Route 108 is the main roadway through town. The Hurricane Creek flows to the south of town. The Illinois River is located 2 miles west of Eldred while the Mississippi River is a mere 10 miles to the west. Eldred is about 40 miles northwest of the St. Louis area.
According to a Greene County website http://www.greene-county.com/eldred.htm , the Eldred area was first settled in 1821. The town was not platted, however, until 1895. It was originallly named Farrow Town. It was eventually incorporated as Eldred in the early 1900s.
A school was in place in Eldred by the late 1800s. A high school was probably established in the early 1900s. A brick high school building was built in 1921 and is pictured above. It burned down in 1926 and was rebuilt in 1927. The high school continued to serve the Eldred residents until 1953. At that time the residents of Eldred voted to join forces with their neighbor to the east, Carrollton.
The Eldred school building sported a new addition and was used as part of the Carrollton School District until it was closed in 1979. The fate of the Eldred school building today is being sought as well.
Eldred High School Quick Facts
Year opened: early 1900s
Year closed: 1953
Annexed to: Carrollton School District
Eldred HS team nickname: the “Warriors”
Eldred HS team colors: Red, White, with Black trim
Eldred HS Fight Song: “We Are the Warriors”
WE ARE THE WARRIORS, (ECHOED BACK)
THE MIGHTY,MIGHTY WARRIORS (ECHOED BACK)
PEOPLE WILL ASK US (ECHOED BACK)
WHO WE ARE (ECHOED BACK)
WE WILL SAY (ECHOED BACK)
WE ARE THE WARRIORS, (ECHOED BACK)
WE ARE THE WARRIORS, (ECHOED BACK)
MIGHTY, MIGHTY WARRIORS!
| Athletics
Eldred High School had some real nice seasons recorded in boys basketball (www.ihsa.org). We believe that the boys were offered track and baseball as well. Team nickname, team colors, school fight song, team records, and coach’s names are all items we are seeking. Boys Basketball A total of SEVEN District titles were won by the Eldred boys of the hardwood court. Six of trhese title were won in the 1940s! This is a great run by EHS making it the powerhouse of the small schools in its area. Team records and coach’s names of these and other great Eldred High teams are being sought. 1939-40 District Champions 1950-51 District Champions We Are Seeking More Information We are looking for information regarding the better teams which competed at Eldred High School. Also any information regarding the nickname, school colors, ect. would be appreciated. A photo of the high school building is especially being sought. You can supply this information by e-mail at ihsgdwebsite@comcast.net or by writing to us via real mail at: Illinois HS Glory Days 6439 N. Neva St. Chicago, Il. 60631 |
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