Old Ladore School, school building in Moffat County, Colorado
Old Ladore School is a school building in Moffat County, Colorado, built in 1911 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It features simple rectangular construction with large windows for classroom light, wooden floors, and basic furnishings typical of early 1900s rural schools.
The building was constructed in 1911 when rural schools in Colorado were expanding to serve scattered communities. It is part of the Rural School Buildings in Colorado Multiple Property Submission, a collection that documents how education grew in remote areas during the early 20th century.
The school served as a gathering place for the rural community beyond just teaching, hosting meetings and social events that strengthened local bonds. Its simple design and remote location reflect how education in early Colorado was distributed across small settlements rather than concentrated in towns.
The building is located near Green River on State Route 318 in a rural setting that allows for quiet exploration. Visitors should be prepared for uneven terrain and the remote location typical of early rural Colorado schools.
The school was designed by architects Hunt, Evers, and Hoover, whose work shaped rural schools across the state despite remaining largely unknown. Their simple approach proved that functional education spaces did not require expensive materials or elaborate decoration to serve their communities effectively.
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