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Requirements needed to achieve 

status of a Standard School.

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1.  School year of nine months

2.  Suitable salary

3.  Proper lighting

4.  School grounds of at least 1/2 acre

5.  Schoolhouse in good repair

6.  Well or sanitary drinking fountain

7.  Hardwood floors

8.  Heating and ventilating system

9.  Library of 80 volumes

10.  Seats and desks suitable for all ages

11.  Good blackboards with some for small children

12.  A dictionary, flag, maps, charts, glove, organ, and pictures

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*Almost every school had a picture of George Washington & Abraham Lincoln. Some schools also had pictures of other significant Generals

Database of Michigan Schoolhouses

Welcome to the Michigan Schoolhouse Database collected by the Michigan One Room Schoolhouse Association.

Containing more than seven-thousand entries, it is one of the largest available databases for Michigan schoolhouses.

Schoolhouse Type
Description
Features
Time Period
Log
Logs filled with chinks, maybe newspaper
Crude benches, gas lanterns, no desk, no windows
Predominant before 1880
Wood Frame (W)
Wood frame, some windows & at least 1 door
Outside privies, wood stove, gas lanterns, well outside
Late 19th Century on
Outside privies, pot belly wood stove, gas lanterns, well
Brick (B)
Brick, windows, doors, floors, & desks
Gas lanterns, wood stove, & outside privies, well outside
Late 19th century on
Cement blocks. Usually made on-site
Cement Block (CD)
Well, wood stove, privies, gas lanterns
Modern era
Stucco
Stucco exterior finish
Similar amenities to wood & brick schools
Varied late 19th century on, rare
Cobblestones (CB)
Cobblestones collected from the farm fields
Similar amenities to wood & brick schools
Varied, rare
County
Township
School & School #
Section
BM
Year
Location
Notes
Grant
13
1866
Named for General Grand of Civil War fame
The 8 City Wards
circa 1880
Notice was made that the 8 ward schools located in the City of Jackson that "The school buildings, modern in architecture, and like the churches, bear testimony to the character of the citizens" History of Jackson County p. 497
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
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
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 County
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 County 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 build 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 a One-room. In 1957, 27 students enrolled. Open until at least 1957. One-room schools of Allegan County
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 County 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 photo p. 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 County 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 County 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 County 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. Possibly now the Wayland Township Hall Organic Foods Enterprise? Photo in one room schools of Allegan County 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
Allegan
Casco
Buys/Rice #5
6
W
1862-1962
71st St between 111th Ave & 109th Ave On Cornelius. Buys property
In 1864, 28 students were enrolled. Replaced in 1894 with a new wooden-frame school. Also known as Rice School. In 1962, 17 students were enrolled. Those students transferred to South Haven. Remodeled into a residence in 1994. Still standing. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 14 with photo
Allegan
Valley
Calkins/Crill #2
10
W
NE corner of 121st Ave & 41st St
Allegan book p. 14. Photo of school on p. 14. Also known as Crill School
Allegan
Hopkins
Chamberlain #1
2
-after 1930
135th Ave & 16th St
*Picture. Was open until at least 1930. Now Gone. Only an empty field remains. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 15
Allegan
Leighton
Chappell/Green Lake #3
10
B?
-closed by 1955
7th St & 146th Ave
*Picture. Allegan book p. 15 with photo of school. In 1955, no students were enrolled. Now a residence
Allegan
Saugatuck
Chase #5
33
W
closed July 1956
SE corner 126th Ave & 68th St
Allegan book p. 15. Photo of school on p. 15. History of Allegan County. Operated until July 1956 when annexed to Fennville School system. Building was sold and moved to Ganges Township & converted into a residence
Allegan
Trowbridge
Clifford #6
10
W? or CB?
-1967?
N side of 108th Ave, E of 30th. Moved 1 mile S of Pullman in 1963
Allegan book p. 16. Photo of school p. 16. Moved in 1963, 1 mile S of Pullman. Owned by William Sweet. In 1965, 40 students were enrolled. Open until at least 1967. History of Allegan County p. 517
Allegan
Manlius
Colf #5
7
W
1957?
W side of 58th St between 132nd & 133rd St
*Picture. Allegan book p. 16. Photo of school p. 16. Was a large school with 5 windows on each side. In 1957, 26 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. It is now gone, torn-down
Allegan
Leighton
Corning #5
15
W
-1962?
N side of 142nd Ave, W of Corning Ave
Allegan book p. 17 with photo. In 1962, 26 students were enrolled. Open until at least 1962
Allegan
Martin
Crittendon #6
4
W
NW corner of 7th St & 122nd Ave
Allegan book p. 17. History of Allegan County
Allegan
Casco
Crow #4
25
B
1869-1971
SW corner of 102nd Ave & 62nd St
Allegan book p. 18. Photo of school p. 18. Moved to a field on Baseline Rd near Lacota. Built in 1860. In 1962, 31 students were enrolled. Reported that Crow was the last One-room school to close in 1971
Allegan
Monterey
Dallas #7
12
W
-1962?
2 miles E of Monterey Center on the N. side of 134th Ave & S of 26th St
Picture. Allegan book p. 18 with photo of school. In 1962, 23 students were enrolled. Open until at least 1962
Allegan
Ganges
Darling #3
20
W
7/20/1847- 7/31/1962
S side of 118th Ave between US-31 & 70th St, E of 68th St
Allegan book p. 19 with photo of school. At some date (unknown) the Darling School burned-down to the ground. School was rebuilt. Annexed to Fennville School District in 1962. Eventually was sold. Now a private residence. History of Allegan County p. 19 & Ganges Township p. 62
Allegan
Salem
Diamond Springs #8
31
W
-1962?
NE corner of 136th Ave & 34th St
Allegan book p. 20 with photo of school. In 1962, 25 students were enrolled. Open until at least 1962. History of Allegan County p. 20
Allegan
Dorr
Dorr #5
15
Log/W/B?
1860-after 1961
NE corner of 142nd Ave & 18th St
Allegan book p. 20. Photo of school p. 20. City of Dorr. First schoolhouse was built in Dorr around 1860 (possibly of logs) The school was moved in 1908, and then possibly built one with a wooden-frame. All grades and subjects were taught according to Clem Rewa of Dorr. In 1961, 12 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County
Allegan
Gun Plain
Doster #7
20
Log/W
1834-after 1955?
At the 4 corners on the S side of 106th St
*Photo in gallery. Log school in 1834. Red frame photo of Allegan book p. 21 with photo of school. In 1955, 16 students were enrolled. Appears to be a residence now
Allegan
Saugatuck
Douglas Union #9
2
W
1866-
Saugatuck Township
Allegan book p. 21. Photo of school p. 21. Built in 1866. Has a Michigan Historical Marker and is on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. The school is one of Michigan's oldest extant multi-classroom union school buildings. It currently serves as the Old School House History Center. Traveling thru Time p. 12
Allegan
Heath
Dunningville #1
27
W/B?
1888-1973
W side of M-40, & N of 126th Ave
*Picture. Allegan book p. 212. Photo of school p. 22. In 1962, 26 students were enrolled
Allegan
Watson
Dunwell/Wicks #5
2
W
123rd Ave & 15th St
*Picture. Allegan book p. 90 with photo of school. Also school with the same name in Hopkins Township. History of Allegan County p. 90
Allegan
Manlius
East Saugatuck #5
7
W
S side of 136th Ave & E of 57th St
Allegan book p. 22 with photo of school. In 1945, 20 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County p. 22
Allegan
Watson
Elm Hill/Watson Corners #2
27
W
SW corner of 116 Ave & 16th St
Allegan book p. 23 with photo of school. In 1958, 28 students were enrolled. Converted into a residence. See also Watson Corners School. Contact: Virginia Van Horn, 40279 Baseline Rd, Bloomingdale, MI 49026. History of Allegan County p. 23
Allegan
Casco
Evergreen Glade/Sheffer #9
29
W
1878-1952
NE corner of 103rd & 1 mile W of 68th St
Allegan book p. 23 with Photo of school. Originally called Sheffer School. Closed in 1952. Converted into a residence
Allegan
Monterey
Fairview #3
23
B
-1968
2 miles E of Monterey Center on the corner of 26th St & 130th Ave
*Picture. Allegan book p. 24. Photo of school p. 24. In 1951, 14 students were enrolled
Allegan
Casco
Farnum/Farnham #2
29 or 36
W
1856-1968
Located on 103rd Ave, E of 72nd St
Allegan book p. 24. Photo of school. Possibly moved to N of S Haver Rd, E of Blue Star Hwy "Casco Township History"Also shown as S/36. In 1945, 24 students were enrolled. School closed in 1968 and burned-down in 1998 then was torn-down
Allegan
Manlius
Fennville #2
32
W/B
1898?-1960?
N side of M-89 W of 48th or 58th St
In 1898, District #2 was organized for High School. Up until that time the old building W of the village had school. In 1898, a new brick building was erected on the N side of Main St & the old school was abandoned. History of Allegan County p. 529. Open at least until 1960
Allegan
Cheshire
Ferris #4
18
W
-1960?
E of 46th St, N of 106th Ave
Allegan book p. 25. Photo of school. In 1962, 30 students were enrolled. Open at least until 1958. In 1974 was privately owned. History of Allegan County
Allegan
Fillmore
Fillmore/Beeline
25
W
-1958?
At one time located on M-40 between 104th and 106th street
MORSA. History of Allegan County p. 517. In 1962, 20 students were enrolled. Opened at least until 1958
Allegan
Trowbridge
Foster #4
20
B?
1888
6 miles S of Allegan on M-40 between 104th & 106th St
Allegan book p. 26. Photo of school p. 26. In 1962, 20 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County
Allegan
Salem
Franklin #5
5
W
-1940?
Located on NE corner of 146th Ave & 34th St
Allegan book p. 26. Photo of school. Open until at least 1940
Allegan
Heath
Frayer #3
1
W
Located on SE corner of 136th Ave & 38th St
Allegan book p. 27. Photo of school p. 27. History of Allegan County
Allegan
Hopkins
Frohm #1
2
1974
*Picture. Allegan book p. 4. Photo of site where school was. Not gone p. 14. History of Allegan County
Allegan
Ganges
Ganges #10
10
B
1867-1957?
Blue Star Hwy & 122nd Ave
Allegan book p. 28. Photo of school In 1959, 26 students were enrolled. Open at least until 1957. Now a residence
Allegan
Ganges
Ganges Union #10
10
B
1867-1960
Blue Star Hwy & 122nd Ave
Allegan book p. 28. Photo of school In 1959, 26 students were enrolled. Open at least until 1961. Now a residence
Allegan
Wayland
Gardner #5
15
W
1867-1961?
West wide of 131st Ave & 7th St
Allegan book p. 29. Photo of school. Has fallen into just a pile of wood
Allegan
Fillmore
Garvelink/Maplewood #2
5
B?
after 1954
North side of 146th Ave, E of Graafschap, 1 mile west of M-40
*Picture. History of Allegan County. Also known as Maplewood School. Student: Dave Norem, Clarksville, TN. See Garvelink School. Burned-down and rebuilt in 1916 on Buchanan St. Converted into a residence. Not listed in Allegan book. In 1945, 64 students enrolled. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 57 and photo
Allegan
Laketown
Gibson #2
27
W
-1946?
Located at intersection of 140th Ave & 65th St
Allegan book p. 29. 3 photos of school. Contact: Murlyn Vollink, 257 Brook St, Saugatuck, MI. In 1957, 36 students enrolled. Open at least until 1946
Allegan
Manlius
Gidley #4
20
W
-1960
Located on N side of 128th Ave at 56th St
Allegan book p. 30. Photo of school History of Allegan County. In 1957, 21 students were enrolled. Closed 7/11/1960
Allegan
Dorr
Gilbert #1
1
Was located at NE corner of 146th & 14th St
Allegan book p. 30. Photo of former site. Gone. Now empty field.
Allegan
Ganges
Glenn/Crawford #4
31
B
1854-still 1996
114th Ave & 64th St Just north of the town of South Haven
Allegan book p. 31. Photo of school before addition to the front p. 31. Photo entitled "Our Amazing Little Red School House" Located in Ganges Township. In 1962, 64 students were enrolled. Still in operation in 1997. Also known as Crawford School. The Slate Vol 3 #1
Allegan
Salem
Goodman/Maple Grove
17
1974
142nd Ave & 34th St, 2 miles W of Bunker Hill at Burnips
Allegan
Otsego
Grable/Lewis/Little Red Schoolhouse #6
17
B
Closed after 1962
Was located on corner of 108th Ave, SE corner of M-89, 2 miles W of Otsego
*Picture. Allegan book p. 31. Photo of school. Now owned or was owned by Michigan author, Larry Massie. Now an Antique shop. Owned by Esther Wyman. Also known as Grable School and Lewis School. Sometimes called "Little Red School House" In 1962, there were no students enrolled. History of Allegan County
Allegan
Ganges
Grange Hall Lewis #10
10
1957?
Located at the SWcorner of 122nd Ave & 66th St
Allegan book p. 32. Seeking photo of school. History of Allegan County. Open at least until 1957
Allegan
Ganges
Granges #6
6
B
closed by 10/1960
6292 114th Ave, Fennville
Standard School. Annexed to Fennville in 1961. State Historic Site. Residence in 1959. In 1959, 56 students were enrolled
Allegan
Leighton
Green Lake/Chappell #3
10
B?
1976
7th St & 146th Ave
*Picture. Allegan book p. 15. Photo of school p. 15. Now a residence. In 1955, 38 students were enrolled
Allegan
Wayland
Gregg School #3
26
W/B
1850-
Located on the North side of 126th Ave
Allegan book p. 32. Photo of students in front of school.. County Little Red Schoolhouse built in 1850 in the Village of Wayland. It was 16 ft x 20 ft. In 1879 Wayland became a grade school and a brick school was built. This building burned in 1896. Fortunately a new two-story brick school with a basement was built to replace it. It is steam heated, well lighted, ventilated and furnished. It goes to 12th grade and is now on the approved list of Normal Schools. History of Allegan County p. 531
Allegan
Wayland
Gregoryville #10, #11
10
W?
by 1930's
Locatedon the NE side of Georgesville Rd
Allegan book p. 33. 1930's Photo of school with students out front p. 33. Photo from circa 1930
Allegan
Martin
Gun River #7
23
Log/B?
Located on the SW corner of 2nd St & 118th Ave
Allegan book p. 33. Photo of school
Allegan
Casco
Hadaway #6
9 & 4
Log/Stucco
1868-1962?
SW corner of 109th Ave on E side of 68th St between 111th & 109th Ave. School was moved and made of Stucco
Allegan book p 34. Photo of school Log school burned in 1918. Replacement school moved to S/4 and built of Stucco. Now a residence. In 1961, 31 students were enrolled
Allegan
Heath
Hamilton #5
6
B
-1954?
Located on east side of M-40 Soutj of 135th Ave
Allegan book p. 34 Photo of school Has more than one classroom. Still open by 1954
Allegan
Wayland
Hamilton #6
3
W
Located on south side of 130th Ave & West of 6th St
Allegan book p. 35. Photo of school with students out front of school
Allegan
Trowbridge
Harper #7
26
W
-1959
E side 28th St, N of 102nd Ave
*Picture. Allegan p. 35. Photo of school Owner J Mohr. History of Allegan County. In 1962, 25 students were enrolled. Open at least by 1959
Allegan
Otsego
Hart/White
20
W
-1900
Located south side of Jefferson Rd near Gobles. Exact address unknown. 4 miles north og Gobelville
Gobles. Also known as White School. MORSA. History of Allegan County, p. 517. Paw Paw True Northerner, August 4, 1900 "Globeville" The White Schoolhouse 4 miles N of here was burned to the ground last Thursday night." Also known as Hart School
Allegan
Dorr
Hartzig/Bartz #3
6
B
Located south side of 147th & east of 24th St
Photo of school/residence p. 36. History of Allegan County p. 36 Also known as Bartz School . Now a residence.
Allegan
Overisel
Hawthorn #2
2
W
-1968?
Located on north side of 146th between 38th & 40th St
*Picture. Allegan book p. 37. Photo of school History of Allegan County. In 1962, 66 students were enrolled (appears to be more than 1 room) Open at least until 1968
Allegan
Valley
Hettinger/Messinger #5
21
W
Located on NW corner of 117th (Monroe) & 42nd St
Allegan book p. 36. Photo of school History of Allegan County

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