THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION

29

W

1865-1966

S 29 Mile Rd & H Dr S

Annexed to Albion in 1966. DORS & resource center for nature & history studies

1860's-1967

C Dr

1949. 2nd classroom built

1872-1966

16429 29 Mile Rd, between H & J Drives

Annexed to Albion Pu

29

W

1865-1966

S 29 Mile Rd & H Dr S

Annexed to Albion in 1966. DORS & resource center for nature & history studies

W/B

1893-1929

NW corner of Leedy & West St (Behind the Congregational Church)

A four-room brick school was built to replace a one-room frame schoolhouse. The contractor built the brick building in 1893 at a cost of $5,000. Additions and improvements were made in 1900 and 1920. By 1925 crowding was so severe that the 8th grade students were taught in the basement of the Coloma State Bank for five or six years

Log

About 1845

N of what is now Coloma Riverside Rd, 1 mile W of Coloma

This log school was a rated school. Each family paid a per pupil fee for each child attending. It was W of town

1872-1966

16429 29 Mile Rd, between H & J Drives

Annexed to Albion Pu

Log/W

1850-1893

SW corner of Ryno & Friday Rds

By 1850, subscriptions were taken to organize a one room district school. A schoolhouse was built at the corner of Ryno and Friday Rds at a cost of $349. By 1870, this frame school had 4 classrooms and became a graded school. This school served the educational needs of the district until 1893. North Berrien Internet, Part 1

About 1845

Corner of St. Joseph & Paw Paw St

This was a select school and was more expensive than the rated school W of town. Charles Bostick was the schoolmaster

1906-1953

NE corner of Cherry Bend & Lake Leelanau Rds

Standard School. Annexed to Norris

1860's-1967

C Dr

1949. 2nd classroom built

Beaugrand

Inverness & Old Mackinaw Rds

Beaugrand Township

Benton

Black River Rd

Township Fire Hall. MORSA

Burt

Crump Rd

Township Hall of Burt Township

Crump

4028 Birchwood Rd, Cheboygan

Currently Burt Town Hall

Davison

34

W

4010 State & Bristol (M-15) S/34

Emerson

21

S/21

Empire

7

1881, 1900

Bow & CR 172 Rds, S/7

Iron River H.S.

1935

Lived in Bates Township

Charles and Anna Anderson Attended the Benson and Rogers Schools, Graduating from Iron River H.S. in 1935

New Haven

35

S/35

New Haven

20

S/20

New Haven

9

S/9

New Haven

2

S/2

New Haven

32

S/32

New Haven

7

S/7

New Haven

33

S/33

New Haven

22

S/22

Stambaugh

3

First Stambaugh School System School was in 1904, followed by Palatka School, which was sold in 1908. Couzens building in 1911, Caspian School in 1914, Present H.S. in 1918, Gaastra School in 1922, and new Caspian School in 1924

Stambaugh

3

Log

1889 or 1890

Corner of Kinney Rd near present Gastra City Hall

Log cabin on Andrew Stronger in S/3. Classes held there until Pioneer School was built in 1892. Pioneer also called Baumgartner by 1897. A girl went to Pioneer in 1930 and then H.S. in Stambaugh and graduated in 1936. Or you could go to Elm instead of Pioneer. After the 1930 school year all Pioneer students went to Stambaugh. She taught Elementary there for 7 years. Then she went to Bakes to teach 1st grade. Then to West Iron and back to Stambaugh for 21 years. Edison had grades K-8. Too many kids so it moved to Pioneer. Elm School was brick or stucco

Pine River/Coe

Allen #3f

5

S/5, l mile W of US 27

Cedarville

1942

NOTE: Cedarville might be a town, not school

In 1942, 10th grader Wilma Hamel from Cedarville started attending Kingston H.S. They All Became One p. 124

Lockwood

W?

1882

1st Ward

If there are only 5 schools in Alpena then one has been torn-down or no longer was used by 1882

Lockwood

W?

1882

1st Ward

If there are only 5 schools in Alpena then one has been torn-down or no longer was used by 1882

Stambaugh

Scott Lake/Saunders

20*

W

there in 1924/25

Crystal Falls

Shafer (Sub-district #4f)

31*

there in 1900

All of Township SW of Crystal Falls

Contained Grades 1-4. In 1900 two-rooms were added for $585. District included all of the Township S & W of city. May have later split students with Tobin School. "Rural School Recollections, Iron County, Michigan"

Stambaugh

Smoky Lake

27*

Unknown

Stambaugh

South Brule

23*

Log

Off M-189

South Manitou Island

1899-early 1940's

Center of Island on Ohio Rd, S Manitou Island

Bingham #2 had at least 3 different schoolhouses

Sparling #2

27

1890

1/8 mile to the N to the SW corner of the intersection of Atwater & Burgess Rds

Plat map showed schoolhouse moved its location 1890

Stambaugh

Spring Valley #1

7*

Log

about 1889-

Corner of Kinney Rd near Gaastra City Hall

Empire

Springdale #2

5

W

8627 Welch Rd, W of M-109, S/5

Replaced Wickham Standard School. Converted into a residence. Internet: Leelanau One-Room Schoolhouse Exhibit

Leland

Star #9 & #5

33

Log/B

1870-1938

Was located at corner of M-72 and Cedar Rd (CR 651)

Pic 1901/1902. When Star School was established in Centervile Township it was District #9. After Leland Township was created it became District #5. The Star District decided to build a brick building in 1901. The school annexed in 1939 to Lake Leelanau 33. Later it consolidated to form the Leland Township School district. Leland sold the brick school building in December 1945 for $5.17. Plans are to salvage the bricks and tear it down. We Remember p. 122. No longer standing. Internet: Leelanau One-Room Schoolhouse Exhibit

Stamburgh

Stromberg #3

3

W

1891-

On Andrew Stomberg in S/3

Gaastra classes were held in this 2nd school, until Pioneer School was built. Sold and moved to the corner of First and Oakwood Sts. Now a residence

Bates

Sunset Lake School

9

Stucco

closed 1931

E shore of Sunset Lake in S/9

Sunset Lake was a Standard School. It was on 2/3 of an acre on the shore of Sunset Lake and the land was purchased for $25.00 so there could be a larger school built into which Otto and Gendzwill could merge. All 1st and 2nd grade children were transported by bus to the Bates Mine School and all grades 3 through 10 went to Rogers. It is possible Sunset Lake was torn-down and the wood used for a new residence

Suttons Bay

Sunshine

8

2540 N Setterbo Rd

Only open for one year and replaced by a Solem school

Suttons Bay

Sutton Bay #1

3

1940-

426 Lincoln St, Sutton's Bay

Converted into a residence. Last sold $656,300

Suttons Bay

Sutton Bay #2

1

NE corner od CR641 at end of Otto Rd

Internet: Leelanau One-Room Schoolhouse Exhibit

Centerville

Suttons Bay School

Log/B

1860-mid 1940s

On farm of Andrew Palmer located on the Bay Shore 1/2 mile E of Town business section

2nd School in Centrville Township. In 1865 school was now part of Bingham Township and was District #! in Bingham. In 1873 the school was in S/21 in Suttons Bay. It was still a log school. In 1878 the log school was replaced with a two-story brick building. In 1907 the building was sold for $43,000 to Suttons Bay Township to be used as a Town Hall. The district built a two-story, 12,500 sq ft stone building known as the Stone School or Union School. Area primary schools joined the Suttons Bay district probably in the 1940's to begin the modern Suttons Bay School district. After the Stone School ceased being a school it was a business. By 1990 it was empty. It was then sold and converted into a residence

Crystal Falls

Swan Lake Sub-district #6)

35*

Stucco

1880's-1940

Located on US-141 towards Amasa

Very possibly had two-rooms. K-3 and 4-8 each had their own room. Sometimes a school nurse would visit. Closed in 1940. Later became the Raincheck Inn. "Rural School Recollections, Iron County, Michigan"

Crystal Falls

The Stump School

20*

1881-

Falls Location

Rock Cut Crystal Falls Township Iron 36. A John Fish "Rural School Recollections, Iron County, Michigan"

Crystal Falls

Tobin/Monongahela

30*

1890's-

Located by Old Tobin Mine

Also known as Monongahela School. Some of the students may have gone to Shafer School. "Rural School Recollections, Iron County, Michigan"

Bates

Township Hall School #1

1902

Finished 8th grade at Rogers

Empire

Tweedle #6

31

Log/W

1869-

13012 M-22 at Stormer Rd, 2 miles S of Village

Original log school replaced by a frame school and then a larger frame school. After it closed the students atended the Empire Village School. The building was converted into a residence. We Remember p. 127. Being restored by park service in 2022

Unidentified-Little Red School #150

Centerville

Unnamed Centerville School

11

by 1881

Pine Knob Dr

By 1881 plat map. Internet: Leelanau One Room Schoolhouse Exhibit

Iron River

Uno

13*

1894

Had only 5 students in 1894

Bingham

Valley/Flone #2

CS

3520 CR 633 (Maple Valley Rd) at Otto Rd

Residence

Suttons Bay

Wayside

19

-after 1933

S side of Duck Lake Rd (M-204) W of Macksey Rd

Wayside was also called the Bequist School. We Remember p. 127. Building privately owned. Internet: Leelanau One-Room Schoolhouse Exhibit

Stambaugh

West Brule

15*

Near S end of Township/County Line

Crystal Falls

Western

21

Stucco

Jan 1907-

Near Runkle Lake

Proposal was made to build near Runkle Lake, January 1907. Telephone installed December 1907. "Rural School Recollections, Iron County, Michigan"

Empire

Wickham #2

5

Log/

1867

E of M-109 on curve

Original Wickham School was log when it started in 1867. In 1900 it was a frame building. By 1925 it was a Standard School. The school closed about 1930 with the students attending the Empire Village School. We Remember p. 128 (Springdale School replaced the Wickham School and was located at 8627 Welch Rd, W of M-109) First school in Glen Lake. Glen Haven area

Bates

Winton

19

W

before 1910-1917

US-2 E of where Bates School was located

This school was crowded and students were bused to #1 Helgemo & Sunset Lake School to make room at Winton. Once the two-room Bates Mine School was built in 1917 the Winton was abandoned and torn-down in 1985

Lafayette

Zimmerman

29

NE corner of St. Charles Rd. & McClell& Rd.

"Rural School Locations, Gratiot County, Michigan"

Alcona

Curtis

24 or 19

1881-

5576 US-23, Black River, MI 48721

Curtis Township Hall

Alcona

Curtis

Aldrich

1888-1892

London Rd 1/2 mile E of Stout Rd

Can't find on map

Alcona

Mikado

Alvin

26

W

1931

Michaud & Alvin Rds

Closed in 1931

Alcona

Hawes

Backus Beach

2

On S shores of Hubbard Lake

Located in the Hubbard Lake CDP (Census, demographic and population)

Alcona

Gustin

Backus Creek

21

W

1888-1892

London Rd, 1/2 mile E of Stout Rd

Now a residence

Alcona

Harrisville

Bailey

1 or 2

Log/W

1907-1948

1.5 miles N of Harrisville, 6071 Point Rd, Trail to school

*Picture on website: Exterior & Interior on Google. When school closed students went to Oscoda. In 1973 Township began a partial restoration, and in 1998 it was moved near Sturgeon Point Lighthouse. Now a museum. See listing under Museums on MORSA site. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 18. Mikado

Alcona

Hawes

Barber/Ritchie

1

W

1902-

Somers & Sucker Creek Rds

Burned. Only foundation remains

Alcona

Millen

Bean Hill

31

CB

1911-1956

5130 Alcona Rd Between US-23 and Lake Shore Dr.

Private Hunting Camp Association. Designated Alcona Historical Site.

Alcona

Alcona

Black River/Sand Hill

14

1850-

Black River & Sand Hill Rds

Annexed to Alcona Community Schools. Black River School itself was demolished once it burned down. Some info MI One-Room Schools. Britton

Alcona

Mitchell

Cedardale

W

1908-1941

Original location on Kohler Rd just N of M-72

Moved to a 2nd location in 1930. SE corner of M-72 & Kohler Rd at Reid Lake Trail Head. Designated an Alcona Historical site. Society Sign on property.

Alcona

Mitchell

Cloverdale

21

W

1909-1948

Demolished sometime after 1948

Alcona

Mitchell

Curran

W

1932-1960's

Town & school in 1910. Moved 1 mile NW to its present location

Opened in 1932, but Curran had a school before 1910. Annexed to Fairview Area School District. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 18

Alcona

Curtis

Curtisville #1

8456 Clouse Rd

Township Hall

Alcona

Curtis

Curtisville #2

17

Log

1884

Black River Rd

Now a residence

Alcona

Mitchell

Daisy Dell /Flynn Valley

1888-1948

Doctors Club Rd, Curran, MI

First school was a logging camp. This school is now a hunting club and still stands on original site. SEE FLYNN VALLEY SCHOOLS

Alcona

Mitchell

Flynn Valley/Daisy Dell

NF

1911

Flynn Valley Rd, Oakland Hunt Club, Curran, MI

Also known as Daisy Dell School. The Flynn School was purchased and moved to Curran to live in while a new home was being built. It still stands on that property in Curran. Flynn School was used on Sundays and Sunday School was held there as late as 1936. Also, this is where Sutton School burned down. First school moved to Curran. Story of Flynn Valley by Goldie P (Crowell Wilcox, May 1967)

Alcona

Haynes

French Town

31

W

1880-

6849 Tower Rd, Curran, MI 48728, Township Hall

Annexed to Alcona Community Schools. Currently used as Mitchell Township Hall

Alcona

Curtis

Glennie

CB

1911-1998

Last location: 4932 Bamfield Rd Glennie 48737

43 students in grades K-5 with 3 teachers taught here until the school burned down in 1998. The district annexed to Oscoda Schools and it was put up for bid. The school was valued at $1-$25,000. Iosco County News-Herald

Alcona

Greenbush

Greenbush

3

W

1870-1947

Present Location: 5029 Campbell Rd, N side of State Rd, Harrisville, MI

Alcona

Gustin

Gustin

W

1800's

Fowler Rd

Only foundation remains. Three additions

Alcona

Harrisville

Hadley/Harrisville

26

Log

1908-1920

Closed in 1920

Alcona

Haynes

Haynes

1927-1947

3993 E McNeil Rd, Alcona, MI

Annexed to Alcona Community Schools

Alcona

Millen

Hungarian

CB

1913-

Millen Rd

Standing, 1/2 mile S of Flower Rd. Annexed to Alcona Community Schools

Alcona

Haynes

Johnson

17

W

1927-1947

3930 E McNeil Rd just W of McGregor Rd

*Picture on Google. Alcona County Historical Site. Currently Haynes Township Hall since 1963

Alcona

Mikado

Klondike

5

W

1910-after-1931

433 E F-30 at Buhl Rd, Mikado, MI

Original wood school burned-down in 1906 destroying everything. Was rebuilt at same site, but now only foundation remains

Alcona

Curtis

Lakeview

W

Healy & Banfield Rds, 1/2 mile W of Glennie

Now a residence

Alcona

Mikado

Limerick

13

W

1904-1942

Was located on the E side of F-41

Torn-down and lumber used to build a Lovelace Rd residence. MI One-Room Schools. Britton

Alcona

Alcona

Liston

20

W

SE corner of Sayers & Black River Rds

Now a residence (2024) MI One-Room Schools. Britton

Alcona

Curtis

Lott

27

W

1908

Probably located in or near Glennie

Alcona

Alcona

Low

1880's-after-1908

Was at SW corner of Lake Shore Dr & Alger Smith Rd

*Picture of Sign & Bell. Alcona County Historical Site. Vacant school, but bell to school is located at Alcona Township Hall

Alcona

Mikado

Mikado

12

W

1902-1950's

Located on Mikado Rd

Gone. Was a two-room school. When school closed in the 1950's children were sent to Oscoda. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 19

Alcona

Millen

Millen

CB

Millen Rd, 1/2 mile S of Fowler Rd

Vacant

Alcona

Mitchell

Mitchell

Log

1911-

6849 W Tower Rd, Curran, MI

*Picture on Google - Poor Quality. Currently Mitchell Township Hall

Alcona

Haynes

Mount Joy #2

11

W

1888-1948

5130 Alcona Rd between US-23 & Lake Shore Dr

*Picture on Google. In 1887 George Lee was contracted to move school #2 from Black River to Alcona Rd. It was reported to be one of the best schoolhouses in the county and the best site in the state. In 1948 it closed and in 1951 the school was purchased. Family members did all the work on the school. Eventually the school became a 4 bedroom family retreat. Unfortunately the bell has disappeared. It is located across from the cemetery. Declared an Alcona County Historical Site. Claudia Sanderson, granddaughter

Alcona

Curtis

NF

Log

1884

Curtisville Rd

Donated by Lumber Company Moore & Tanner. First school built W of Au Sable River

Alcona

Caledonia

Norwegian/McDonald

8

W

E side of School Rd between Spruce & Swede Rds

No longer standing. MI One-Room Schools. Britton

Alcona

Caledonia

Pine Grove

3

W

1902-1939

6540 Hickey Hill Rd in Hubbard Lake

Residence. Pine Grove School Annexed to Alcona Community Schools Some infor MI One-Room Schools. Britton

Alcona

Haynes

Pine/Pyne

21

W

1901-1945

On the E side of Poor Farm Rd, 1/4 mile S of Quick Rd

*Picture on Google - Poor Quality. Abandoned

Alcona

Greenbush

Poor Farm

W

-1954

Mikado & Coville Rds, F-30

Annexed in 1954 to Oscoda Public Schools. Moved in 1979. Vacant

Alcona

Haynes

Silverthorn

25

W

1870-1921

Silverthorn Family Farm, S/25

Fisher Grange in Harrisville

Alcona

Harrisville

Wilson

31

W

1931

Barlow & Procunier Rds

3rd building part of Knights of Columbus building in Lincoln

Alger

Au Train

-1950

Au Train county split off from Schoolcraft in 1885. It is now a resort between the bay and the lake on M-28

Two-room schoolhouse in town before everyone was switched to Deerton and Munising Schools after 1950. The schoolhouse burned-down 10 years later. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 173

Alger

Mathias

#3

Had a horse drawn school bus in 1919

Alger

Au Train

Christmas

1877-

On M-28 W of Munising. Beginnings go back to 1840. One of first places settled

By 1877 there were a row of company houses, two stores, a church, a school and 600 residents. The town was destroyed by a fire except the school and church in 1877. Now there is no school or church in the village. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 174

Alger

Rock River

Cold Springs

1919

Cold Springs Rd

Closed in 1919. Jacob Luoma, $2,094

Alger

Onota

Deerton

15

1926

After burning down in 1926 the school was immediately re-built. Now used by AuTrain-Onota Public School

Alger

Rock River

Deimling/Rumely Valley

1885

First school on the N side of the track near the bridge. The first teacher had 20 students. The school is well furnished with maps, a globe and in good shape in every way as reported in the the Mining Journal. The 2nd schoolhouse was a two-story building, the lower level for school and upstairs for a Community Center. Sunday School was held there as well. In 1892 two sisters from Midland County came to teach at Rock River. Alice had the Rock River School and Agnes the Hawley School. Rock River is now gone

Alger

Demling

1907-still 1912

School moved to Ferguson

18 ft x 34 ft structure built by John Keya for $750.00. New school built by Matt Kamppinen for $4,344.77. School moved to Ferguson in 1912

Alger

Limestone

Diffin #1

US-41, S of the W Branch of the White Fish River

Alger

Winters

Dorsey

Alger

Limestone

Eben

1904-

First Eben School was built in 1904. There were 3 schools named Eben. 2nd School built in 1915

Alger

Edwards

Eben 1st school

1904

Moved to Chatham

Now Superior Central High School

Alger

Edwards

Eben 2nd school #3

1915

Stillwagon & Rau S/8

Several additions added. Now Superior Central High School

Alger

Rock River

Eben Junction

1904 (1st)

All children attended Eben who built 3 schools over time. The first school was built in 1904 and the 2nd school was built in 1915

Alger

Edwards

Edwards (21) #1f

26

W

1902-1964

Greenwood Rd S/26

Residence. Consolidated with Branch Public Schools

Alger

Munising

Grand Island City #1

1915 (2nd)

Alger

Burt

Grand Marais

W

1897-1920

Serves entirety of Burt Township almost 240 sq miles

In 1896 the Village of Munising needed a building to serve grades K-12. This building first called Central and later Froebel School, was completed Jan 1, 1897. It was a two-story frame building with a basement. Also in 1896 the village had constructed a West Ward School for that end of town. After paying the last payment on Central School on Dec. 21, 1920 the school burned, but was covered by insurance. The students were on Christmas break. A new modern school was built with an auditorium, gymnasium and indoor swimming pool. This school was named after William G. Mather. A new Munising High School was built on the shore of Lake Superior in 1980 at a cost of 5 million dollars

Alger

Edwards

Greenwood #1

W

Greenwood Rd, 1/2 mile W of M-30

Alger

Mathias

Hawley

Log

1880's

Was made of logs and opened circa 1880's

Alger

Munising

Indian Town/Thomasville

Located in Munising. Van Meer & Shingleton Rds

Ojibwe Village. Book on Indian Town won Michigan Historical Society Award

Alger

Mathias

Jack Walls

1908

Replaced the burned down Stevens School

Alger

Munising

Jenney Station

Alger

Mathias

Joe Stevens

1908-

N of Trenary

Two-room frame building built in 1908. MI One-Room School Database. Britton

Alger

Munising

Kentucky

Located on Doe Lake Rd, W of Kentucky Trail

Alger

Limestone

Kiva #3

32

-2024?

E side of US-41 S of Kivamake & Yokeum Rds

Two-room school, now a residence with an antique shop. MI One-Room School Database. Britton

Alger

Limestone

Limestone

1890

Alger

Munising

Lincoln

B

1916

New eight-room school to replace the old West Ward School. Could accommodate 300 students grades 1st-8th in individual classrooms

Alger

Grand Island ? Grant?

Little Red Schoolhouse

2

Driftwood

Webster Rd & Oceans Dr

Was still standing in 1985

Alger

Louds Spur

Loud

8

1908-

S/8

Built by Matt & Isaac Kamppinen

Alger

Limestone

McAfee - No #

1908-

At Diffin Village

Was the 2nd school in Diffin. Teacher salary to be paid at the end each month if there was enough money in the treasury

Alger

Munising

Melstrand

1928-

Junction of County Highways H-58 & H-2

Unincorporated community at the Junction of County Highways H-58 and H-52. It was a sawmill village with a railway station and post office that closed in 1926

Alger

Munising

Munising

Log

1847

After the highway went through the Grand Island Township, kids were transported to Munising from 1936-1941

Alger

Munising

Munising Station (Wetmore)

Log

before 1891

Alger

Munising

Myren

Alger

Mathias

North Stevens

1888

Burned

Alger

Au Train

Paulson House

Log

1884-

Au Train Forest Lake Rd in Au Train Township. On W side of the road. Internet

Designated a Michigan Historical Site and a National Historic Site in 1972. Built by Swedish pioneer Charles Paulson of hand-hewn cedar logs. Today the restored Paulson House serves as a museum of pioneer life

Alger

Munising

Petrel

On the E side of Poor Farm Rd, 1/4 mile S of Quick Rd

Alger

Grand Island

Powell's Point

before 1915

Alger

Edwards

Rau (24) #2

11

W

Rau Rd & M-30, S/11

CD 61-62

Alger

Au Train

Ridge

Near Ridge Rd & the Duluth, S Shore & Atlantic RR

Alger

Rock River

Rumely

1886-1907

Near Au Sable River by Sundell & Dorsey Rds

2nd school built in 1903 by Matt Lammi & Alex Jokipii for $5,358

Alger

Munising

Sacred Heart (Catholic)

B

1913-1970

*Photo on Internet. Is under Old Sacred Heart School (Munising, Michigan)

Alger

Onota

Schaeffer's Camp

B

Alger

Onota

Schaffer

1881

Frame complex was built by the company which also included other buildings

Alger

Munising

Schoolcraft #2

1867

Oldest Township of Munising. In 1876 Munising #2 was built as was a two-story schoolhouse. Top floor to be the Township Hall. Cost $20,000

Alger

Onota

Shelter Bay

Located on M-28 between Munising & Marquette

Alger

Munising

Shingleton

B

before 1891, 1921/23

County Rd in Cusino State Wildlife Research Area

2 Photos on Internet. Began as a station on the Detroit, Mackinaw & Marquette RR in 1882. Town known for making shingles. Originated as Jeromesville. Two-room school built in 1921-1923

Alger

Au Train

Sixteen Mile Lake

443 acre natural lake in Au Train Township

1 of 3 dams. Dams/logging closed by 1947/48

Alger

Rock River

Slapneck

1886-1907

Alger

Edwards

Still Wagon (26) #4

28

B

Stillwagon & Greenwood Rds, S/28

CD 61-62

Alger

Rock River

Sundell

Located nearby to Dorsey & Rumely Rds

Alger

Munising

Thomasville (Indiantown)

before 1891

See Indiantown School

Alger

Limestone

Traunik

1890

School was closed until spring because of a large amount of snow. In 1890 a school was built at Limestone Creek

Alger

Mathias

Trenary High

20

1908-1924

N side of M-67, E of Eden-Ternary Rd. H001 trenardy

In 1916, a High School was built. A gymnasium added in 1930. Now vacant and for sale. Trenary School in 2024 was 11 miles N of the village

Alger

Onota

Tyoga/Tioga

1905-

Web site: Tyoga Historical Pathway, Ghost Town. 2 mile long interpretive hiking trail. No buildings left. Founded in 1900, but abandoned. Mill on the Laughing Whitefish River. In 1908 a school was built. The schoolhouse was moved by a sleigh and horse team along the railroad grade to Deerton where it still stands

Alger

Au Train

Vall

W of the Rapid River Truck Trail

Alger

Munising

Van Meer

1921-1961

A two-room brick school was completed in 1921. Grades 1-8 were taught. After the 1951-52 year all of the Van Meer and Melstrand students were bused to Shingleton. The new Shingleton School opened in 1923, with 2 teachers in two-rooms teaching 8 grades. This new school replaced a log cabin school at the end of town. In 1933 the 7th and 8th graders were bused to Munising. One teacher then taught the remaining 6 grades. Then those grades were divided into two sections, with that arrangement lasting until 1952 when grades 5th and 6th were also transferred to Munising. Annexed in 1961. School was closed and the building was sold to the Shingleton Recreation Club

Alger

Munising

Village/City #4

1876

Two-story building. Cost $10,000

Alger

Munising

West Ward School

1896-1913

In 1896 construction started for a school in the W end of town. In 1916 it replaced the West Ward School and it was called Lincoln. Lincoln had 8 classrooms and could accommodate 300 children in Grades 1 thru 8

Alger

Au Train

Wetmore/Station #3

Log/B

1891-1997

From 1891-1897 classes were held regularly. In 1893, 60 children both Indian and White were enrolled. (Although only 40 attended regularly). In 1936, a fire destroyed Wetmore School and a two-story school with a cupola built in. A 3rd school was built on the site in 1937 and used until 1945 when students were transferred to Munising. The school was converted into a residence

Alger

Onota

Whitefish

Alger

Mathias

Winters

1908-

Alger

Munising

Wyman's School of the Woods

1909-1915

Students came from all over the USA to learn about lumber management and conservation. School was nationally famous. Closed during WWI. Entire site on internet. Michigan State University Archives

Allegan

Watson

Abronia/Wright #10

31

W

1976

W side of 22nd St & S of 114th Ave

*Picture. Allegan book p. 92. Photo of school Standard School. History of Allegan County. Per: Karen Cox (Mathes), a nurse, who was a student in 1961, 62, & 63. Located on Hendrickson property

Allegan

Overisel

Albers/Highland #4

29

B

-1964?

Located on north side of 139th Ave & east of 45th St

Allegan book p. 38. Photo of school. In 1945, 34 students were enrolled. Looks to have 2-3 classrooms. History of Allegan County. Open at least to 1964?

Allegan

Allegan

Allegan

18

MORSA. History of Allegan County

Allegan

Otsego

Allen/Pratt #8

8

W

-after 1962

18th St, North of 108th Ave

Allegan book p. 1. In 1962, 44 students were enrolled. Also called Pratt School. Appears to be a wooden-frame school not in good conditon. One-room schools of Allegan p. 1. Photo of school Possibly taken in 1973

Allegan

Manlius

Anderson/Maloney #8

34

W

closed 1957

North side of M-89 east of 53rd Street

*Picture. Allegan book p. 1 of One-room schools of Allegan County. See also Maloney and Lacy Schools

Allegan

Wayland

Angell #6

27

W

S side of 126th Ave

Allegan book p. 2. Photo of school p. 2. Appears to be a wooden-frame building. Photo of school and children in 1924-25. Photo says District #7. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 2, photo

Allegan

Allegan

Babylon #7

17

W

by 1922-after 1960

SE corner of Babylon Road and 34th Street.

*Picture. Allegan book p. 3. Photo of school In 1960, 52 students were enrolled. Standard School in 1922. History of Allegan County

Allegan

Gun Plain

Banning/Neeley #9

1

B

Just N of intersection at Marsh & Pine Rds

Allegan book p. 3. Appears to be a brick school. Photo of school In 1952, 47 students were enrolled. Photo of school possibly taken in 1973. One room schools of Allegan County

Allegan

Saugatuck

Barrager #7

36

B?

1850-6/14/1956

E side of 64th St & S of 127th Ave

Allegan book p. 4. Photo of school It is either wooden-frame or possibly brick. By 1952, no students were enrolled. Converted into a residence in 1998 One-room schools of Allegan Co

Allegan

Otsego

Barton/Gates #6

11

?

-closed by 1952

1 1/4 miles N of Otsego on NW corner of E & W Crossroads (108th Ave & 15th St)

Allegan book p. 4. No photo available at time of publication. Contact: Mrs. Alice Newcomb, 308 E. Orleans St, Otsego, MI 49078. Ph: 694-6872. Also known as Gates School. One-room schools of Allegan Co p. 4. By 1952, no students were enrolled

Allegan

Cheshire

Baseline #3

34

W

-after 1960

Corner of Baseline Rd & 42nd St

Allegan book p. 5. Photo of school p. 5. It appears to be a wooden-frame school. In 1951, 16 students were enrolled looks to be open until at least 1960. One-room schools of Allegan Co p. 5, photo

Allegan

Hopkins

Bear Creek #4

20

B?

1899-after 1951

1 mile N of Hopkins on 22nd St & 132nd Ave

Allegan book p. 5. Photo of school. Allegan Gazette, Oct. 21, 1899. Hopkins preparing to built brick schoolhouse. Cost $1,025. In 1951, 15 students were enrolled

Allegan

Fillmore

Becksvoort/Klomparens /Westview #5

19

B?

5130 Alcona Rd between US-23 & Lake Shore Dr

*Picture. Allegan book p. 88. Photo of school Known as Westview, Klomparens and Becksvoort School. History of Allegan County

Allegan

Casco

Beechdale/Berry #7

15

W

1864-1967

N side of 106th Ave at 65th

Allegan book p. 6. Photo of school Basement used as a classroom in 1914. A room was added in 1940. Student: Charles Hurlbut Teacher: Nelson Ransom. Charles is deceased, his brother Frank of South Haven has a photo. Still standing in 1998. Contact: Frank Hurlbut, 67663 CR 388 No. 17, South Haven, MI. May have been open until 1967 when 50 students were enrolled. One-room schools of Allegan county p. 6, photo

Allegan

Overisel

Beechwood/Koopman #3

9

B?

-after 1957

N side of 144th Ave & 43rd St

May have been larger than one-room. In 1957, 27 students enrolled. Open until at least 1957. One-room schools of Allegan Co

Allegan

Fillmore

Beeline/Fillmore #3

25

W

-1960

E side of M-40 & 50th St, S of Fillmore

Was open until at least 1960. In 1952, 58 students were enrolled. One-room schools of Allegan Co p. 7, photo

Allegan

Monterey

Belden/Spec Lake #9

30

W

-after 1962

NW corner of 126th Ave & 35th St

Allegan book p. 81. Photo of school In 1962, 56 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Also called Spec Lake School One Room Schools of Allegan County and photop. 84

Allegan

Gun Plain

Bellingham #6

15

W

-after 1952

Intersections of Marsh & Pierce Rds

Open until at least 1952. In 1945, 30 students were enrolled. One-room schools in Allegan County p. 8, photo

Allegan

Trowbridge

Blackman #2

1

W

-after 1967

2 miles E of Allegan on M-89 & 26th St

*Picture. Photo of two-room school p. 8. In 1967, 113 students were enrolled. Now privately owned. One-room schools of Allegan Co. p. 9, photo

Allegan

Martin

Blossom #5

2

W

-after 1928

E side of 4th St & S of 124th Ave

Open until at least 1928. One-room schools of Allegan Co p. 9, photo

Allegan

Ganges

Bowles/Belknap #8

27

W

1928-1962

E side of 66th St, S of 116 Ave

*Picture. Black River Gun Club. Also known as Belknap School. Student: Frank Conner attended 4th grade about 1947. In 1952, 36 students were enrolled. One-room schools of Allegan Co p. 8, photo of Belknap School

Allegan

Wayland

Bradley/Wayland #2

0

B?

At 1015 129th Ave about 1/2 mile E of the Gun Lake Casino

*Picture. Fractional? History of Allegan County. p. 9. Also known as Wayland School. Possibily now the Wayland Township Hall Organic Foods Enterprise? Photo in one room schools of Allegan Co. p. 10, photo

Allegan

Clyde

Bravo/Oak Grove #1

32

W

-after 1967

113th Ave, E of 56th St

Privately owned. Allegan book p. 8. Photo of school around 1967. In 1967, 113 students were enrolled. Two-rooms?

Allegan

Valley

Brininger #3

17

W?

-1967?

NE corner of 46th St & 119th Ave

Allegan book p. 11. Photo on p. 11

Allegan

Laketown

Brinkman/Pioneer #1

12

W

-after 1954

NW corner of 145th Ave & 61st St

Allegan book p. 70. Photo captioned Pioneer School West of Graafschap. In 1945, 62 students were enrolled. Schoolhouse now owned by David Bolles. History of Allegan County. One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 73

Allegan

Cheshire

Brown #2

32

W

-1951/

SE corner of 102nd Ave & 46th St

Allegan book p. 12. Photo on p. 12. In 1951, no students were enrolled

Allegan

Allegan

Brownell/Jewett

8

W

1888-1964

Dumont Rd & 122nd St

DORS, MOVED to Allegan County Fairgrounds. Part of 100th birthday in July 1988. There are other historical buildings nearby. Open Fair Week. Standard School in 1922. MORSA. History of Allegan County p. 517. Building later moved. Also known as Jewett School

Allegan

Salem

Burnips Corner #3

15

B

1856-

E side of 30th St, between Burnips & Salem Center

Allegan book p. 13. School building or log school erected at Salem Center. In 1876, a new frame building was erected at Burnip's Corners. It was a two-room brick building. Photo on p. 13. It was organized into a graded school of 10 grades in 1886. There were 2 teachers and 110 pupils. History of Allegan County p. 530

Allegan

Lee

Burrows #2

19

W

-after 1967

NW corner of 104th Ave & 58th St

Allegan book p. 143 with photo of school. In 1962, 54 students were enrolled. Still open until 1967

Allegan

Heath

Burton #6

28

W

1886-after 1967

SE corner of M-40 & S of 128th Ave

History of Allegan County. Allegan book p. 13. Photo on p. 13. Still standing in 2000. Atlas & Gazetteer indicate this school was located in S/28 not in S/1. In 1961, 7 students were enrolled

Allegan

Overisel

Butler/High Point #5

26

W

1928-1953?

Located on north side of 139th Ave & east of 45th St

Allegan book p. 38. Photo of school In 1946, 18 students were enrolled. Also known as High Point School. History of Allegan County. Open at least until 1953.