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Welcome to the

Mark Prairie Schoolhouse

Commemorating and preserving the Mark family legacy.

A Treasured Piece of Oregon's Pioneer Past

Nestled among towering oaks in rural Canby, Oregon, this schoolhouse has stood as a testament to resilience and community since 1879. From its early days as a center for learning and worship to its role today as a cherished venue for community gatherings, it embodies the enduring spirit of the pioneers who built it.

The Mark Prairie Schoolhouse needs you!

We are looking for volunteers with a wide variety of talents to help revive the Mark Prairie Schoolhouse as an epicenter for community gatherings and local historic interpretation. If you’re yearning for an opportunity to connect with community and have talent or time to share, we have opportunities aplenty.

Catch Up with the Mark Prairie Historical Society

The blog is where we share Society news and updates about all the work we’re doing to preserve the Mark family legacy and the history of this unique site. Here are some recent highlights:

Schoolhouse Restoration Garners Prestigious DeMuro Award from Restore Oregon

Posted: 09/09/2025

This recognition is an exciting development for all involved in restoring the schoolhouse. We are thrilled to announce that The Mark Prairie Historical Society has...

The Restoration of the Historic Mark Prairie Schoolhouse is Complete!

Posted: 04/14/2025

Featured in the Canby Herald!!! We’re so excited to share that the restoration of the Historic 1879 Mark Prairie Schoolhouse was recently featured in the...

Wrap it Up Week at Mark Prairie

Posted: 01/01/2025

We’re so close to the finish line, and we need your help to get the Mark Prairie Schoolhouse ready for its final inspection! Join us...

Upcoming Community Events

Community events are open to the public unless noted otherwise.

Mark Prairie Historical Society 2025 Annual Meeting

Posted: 10/04/2025

MPHS Member, Guest & Neighbor MEETING & POTLUCK Join us to rekindle the community spirit that Mark Prairie Schoolhouse embodied for decades! SAT, OCT 18th,...

Schoolhouse Tours for SHPO Historians

Posted: 10/04/2025

MPHS is proud to host tours of our facility and site for attendees at the State Historic Preservation Office’s annual meeting in Canby, including the...

“Settlers of Canby” Film Viewing (6:30pm)

Posted: 08/29/2025

Join us for a special viewing of the 80-minute oral history film, Settlers of Canby, created by local filmmaker Gordon Christiansen, filmed at the historic...