The Camp Walton Schoolhouse is a non-traditional beach attraction, but
offers a peak into history as an old style school house located in the
heart of historic downtown Fort Walton Beach at Camp Walton. The
schoolhouse opened in 1912 as a one-room school for children in grades
one through eight. In 1927, an additional room was added for children
in grades nine through 12. In 1936, the school closed down and a new
all-brick school was built for the students. The Junior Service League
and the Okaloosa County School board restored this school to its
former glory in 1974 and gave it to the City of Fort Walton.
The Camp Walton Schoolhouse can be found alongside the Indian Temple
Mound, the Indian Temple Mound Museum, and the Garnier Post Office
Museum. All four of these historic landmarks are located at 139
Miracle Strip Parkway in Fort Walton, which is a short drive from
Destin, Florida and worth it if you are looking to add a little
educational time into your vacation. All sites are funded by the
Friends of The Museum organization.
The Camp Walton Schoolhouse is open from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on
Monday through Saturday, so make sure to plan your trip during these
hours.
Today the Camp Walton Schoolhouse is an important museum and
historical spot that serves as a reminder of what school was like
decades ago, complete with the black board in the front of the room
students desks, as well as a few other memorable things that were used
to educated students in the early 1900s.
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