Cahill School

Cahill School is a schoolhouse in Edina built with a wooden frame and separate entrances for boys and girls. The structure rests on limestone foundations and features a gable roof with horizontal wooden siding.

The school was built in 1864 after Hugh Darcy donated two acres of land for five dollars. It was created to serve Irish immigrants fleeing the potato famine.

The building served as a gathering place for the Irish community, where besides teaching, religious services and local meetings took place. It was a social center where people came together for worship and civic life.

The building is not always easily accessible and is managed by the Edina Historical Society. Check ahead to learn about current visiting hours and how to arrange a tour.

Students from grades one through eight all learned together in a single classroom, with an average of about thirty pupils present. This one-room school format was very different from modern education.

Location: Edina

GPS coordinates: 44.91077,-93.34961

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12