The History of Bismarck High School
Bismarck (population 542) is located in far east-central Illinois about 10 miles north of Danville.
The town was platted in the upper-east portion of Vermilion County. The Indiana state line sits just two miles east
of Bismarck. U.S. Route 136 passes by the west edge of town while Illinois Route 119 passes by the north side of town.
The Painter Creek flows through the north side of town while the Louisville & Nashville Railroad also passes through
Bismarck.
Bismarck's history and the history of the Bismarck school system is in need of research.
As with most schools on this site, Bismarck probably had a high school in place by the late 1800s, possibly the early 1900s.
Bismarck High School served the community and surrounding farm kids for about 60 years. The early 1960s brought
on consolidation talks with the town's neighbor to the northwest, Henning. This consolidation effort was realized
in 1964 with the creation of the Bismarck-Henning School District.
Bismarck landed the high school for the new district. We believe the original Bismarck High School
building was used as the Bismarck-Henning High School building for many years until a new structure was eventually built.
The original building has since been razed.
Bismarck High School Quick Facts
Year opened:
late 1800s / early 1900s
Year closed:
1964
Consolidated to:
Bismarck-Henning School District.
Bismarck HS team nickname: unavailable
BHS team colors: unavailable
School Fight Song:
unavailable
