THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION

Alcona

Curtis

Aldrich

16

W

1888-1892

London Rd 1/2 mile E of Stout Rd, Barton City

Close to Huron National Forest near Jewel Lake. Near Millen and Hawes Townships

Alcona

Mikado

Alvin

26

W

1931-1950's/60's

Michaud & Alvin Rds

Closed in 1931

Alcona

Hawes

Backus Beach

2

W

late 1800's-1950's/60's

On the S Shore of Hubbard Lake. Barton City, MI

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

Alcona County Historical Site

Alcona

Harrisville

Bailey

30

Log

1907-1948

1 1/2 miles N of Harrisville, 6071 Point Rd, Trail to school

*Picture on website: Exterior & Interior on Google. When school closed students went to Oscoda Area Schools. 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

1902-1950's/60's

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

W

1850-1950's/60's

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

11

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

21

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

17

Log

1881-1950's/60's

P.O. Box 90, 4932 F-30, Glennie, MI 48737

Curtis Township Hall

Alcona

Curtis

Curtisville #2

17

Log

1884-1950's/60's

Black River Rd

Now a residence

Alcona

Mitchell

Daisy Dell /Flynn Valley

8

W

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

8

W

1911-1950's/60's

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

30

W

1880-1950's/60's

6849 Tower Rd, Curran, MI 48728,

Annexed to Alcona Community Schools. Mitchell Township Hall

Alcona

Curtis

Glennie

16

CB

1911-1998

Last location: 4932 Bamfield Rd, Glennie, MI 48737

This was the last one-room school in Alcona County. 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

13

W

1800's-1950's/60's

Fowler Rd. Harrisville, MI

Only foundation remains. Three additions

Alcona

Harrisville

Hadley/Harrisville

26

Log

1908-1920

Closed in 1920

Alcona

Haynes

Haynes

16

W

1927-1947

3993 E McNeil Rd. Lincoln, MI 48742

Haynes Township Hall. Annexed to Alcona Community Schools

Alcona

Millen

Hungarian/Unkovitch

29

CB

1913-1940's/50's

Millen Rd Barton City

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

Alcona

Haynes

Johnson

16

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

17

W

1881-1950's/60's

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

late 1800's-1950's/60's

SE corner of Sayers & Black River Rds. Black River, MI 48721

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

Alcona

Curtis

Lott

17

W

1881-1950's/60's

Glennie at 4932 F 30, Glennie, MI 48737

Curtis Township Hall located in Glennie at 4932 F 30, Glennie, 48737

Alcona

Alcona

Low

24

W

1880's-after-1908-1950's/60's

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. Some students rode the bus for an hour. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 19

Alcona

Millen

Millen

29

CB

late 1800's-1950's/60's

Millen Rd, 1/2 mile S of Fowler Rd

Vacant

Alcona

Mitchell

Mitchell

26

Log

1911-1950's/60's

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

Caledonia

Norwegian/McDonald

8

W

late 1800's-1950's/60's

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. At intersection of Jennison and Hickey Hill Rd. Pine Grove School annexed to Alcona Community Schools. Some info MI One-Room Schools. Britton Joel_Fraser@hotmail.com looking for a school at 6531 Hickey Hill Rd at the End of Hickey Hill

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

5

W

late 1800's-1954

Mikado & Coville Rds, F-30

Annexed in 1954 to Oscoda Area 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

late 1800's-1931

Harrisville, MI 48740

3rd building part of Knights of Columbus #4235

Alger

Au Train

Christmas

19

W

1877-1950's or 60's

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 or Limestone

Cold Springs

22

W

1919-1950's or 60's

Cold Springs Rd

Closed in 1919. Jacob Luoma, $2,094

Alger

Onota

Deerton

15

W

1926-1950's or 60's

Present address: N8790 Deerton Rd, Deerton MI

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

Alger

Limestone

Deimling

26 or 27

W

1907-still 1912 or late 1800's-1950's or 60's

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

Rock River

Deimling/Rumely Valley

27

W

1885-1950's or 60's

In Chapman, MI. Deimling just N of Rumely Valley

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

Limestone or Au Train

Diffin #1

10

W

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

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

Alger

Munising

Dorsey

15

W

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Alger

Rock River

Eben Junction

30 or 8

W or B

1904 (1st)-1950's or 60's

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

Munising

Edwards #1f

21

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

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

Not sure where Rau and Still Wagon are, but Edwards #1f school is in Munising Township, Alger County

Alger

Munising

Edwards (21) #1f

26

W

1902-1964 or late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Greenwood Rd, S/26

Residence. Consolidated with Branch Public Schools

Alger

Grand Island

Grand Island City #1

16

W

1915 (2nd)-1950's or 60's

Alger

Burt

Grand Marais

13

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

Mathias

Hawley

29

Log or W

1880's-1950's or 60's

Was opened by 1880. The Slate Spring 2011

Alger

Munising or Au Train

Indian Town/Thomasville

32

W

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Located in Munising. Van Meer & Shingleton Rds

Alger

Munising

Jack Walls

33

W

1908-1950's or 60's

Replaced the burned down Stevens School

Alger

Munising or Au Train

Jenney Station

28

W

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Alger

Munising

Joe Stevens

25

W

1908-1950's or 60's

N of Trenary

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

Alger

Munising

Kentucky

23

W

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Located on Doe Lake Rd, W of Kentucky Trail

Alger

Limestone or Mathias

Kiva #3

32

W

-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

7

W

1890-1950's or 60's

Alger

Munising

Lincoln

22

B or W

1916-1950's or 60's

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? or Munising

Little Red Schoolhouse

2 or 21

Driftwood or W

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Webster Rd & Oceans Dr

Was still standing in 1985

Alger

Louds Spur

Loud

8 or 14

W

1908-1950's or 60's

S/8

Built by Matt & Isaac Kamppinen

Alger

Limestone

McAfee - No #

19

W

1908-1950's or 60's

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

12

W

1928-1950's or 60's

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

23

Log/W or B

1847-mid-20th century

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

Alger

Munising

Munising Station (Wetmore)

28

Log or W

before 1891

Alger

Munising

Myren

18

W

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Alger

Au Train

North Stevens

19

W

1888-1950's or 60's

Burned-down

Alger

Au Train

Paulson House

24

Log or W

1884-1950's or 60's

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

6

W

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

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

Alger

Grand Island

Powell's Point

9

W

before 1915

Alger

?

Rau (24) #2

20

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Rau Rd & M-30, S/11- Edwards Township. This location is in West Branch MI in Edwards Township in Ogemaw County. So the school was either in Ogemaw County or there was Rau School in Alger County S/20 in Mathias Township also???

CD 61-62

Alger

Au Train

Ridge

15

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

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

Alger

Rock River

Rumely

27

W

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)

22

B or W

1913-1970

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

Alger

Onota

Schaeffer's Camp

28

B or W

early 1900s-1940s/1950s

Alger

Onota or Munising

Schaffer

28 or 29

W

1881-1950's or 60's

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

Alger

Schoolcraft

Schoolcraft #2

16 or 21

W

1867-1950's or 60's

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

36

W

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Located on M-28 between Munising & Marquette

Alger

Munising

Shingleton

26

B or W

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

17

W

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

443 acre natural lake in Au Train Township

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

Alger

Rock River

Slapneck

34

W

1886-1907

Alger

Rock River

Sundell

14

W

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Located nearby to Dorsey & Rumely Rds

Alger

Munising

Thomasville (Indiantown)

23

W

before 1891-1950's or 60's

See Indiantown School

Alger

Limestone

Traunik

26

W

1890-1950's or 60's

Limestone creek

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

W or B

1908-1924

N side of M-67, E of Eden-Trenary Rd. H001 trenary

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 or Au Train

Tyoga/Tioga

13

W

1905-1950's or 60's

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

Unknown

-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

Au Train

Unknown

-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

Au Train

Vall

28

W

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

W of the Rapid River Truck Trail

Alger

Burt

Van Meer

5/6/7/8

W

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

23

W or B

1876

Two-story building. Cost $10,000

Alger

Munising

West Ward School

23

B

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 or Munising

Wetmore Village in Limestone

27

Log/B or W

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 or Munising

Whitefish

35

W

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Alger

Mathias or Munising

Winters

20

W

1908-1950's or 60's

Alger

Munising

Wyman's School of the Woods

19

W

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

after 1962-1976

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. In 1962, 37 students enrolled. One-room schools p. 96. Photo

Allegan

Overisel

Albers/Highland #4

29

B

-1964

Located on N side of 139th Ave & E 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

21 or 22

W

mid 19th century-

Schools in Allegan date back to the mid-19th century. The original Allegan School may have been replaced by or incorporated into the Allegan Public Schools system as the area developed. MORSA. History of Allegan County

Allegan

Otsego

Allen/Pratt #8

8

W

-after 1962

18th St, N 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 condition. One-room schools of Allegan p. 1. Photo of school. Possibly taken in 1973

Allegan

Manlius

Anderson/Maloney #8

34

W

closed 1957

N side of M-89, E of 53rd St

*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

after -1952

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?

1850-1952

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. In 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 County 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 a 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 County p. 6

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. 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

by 1873-1962

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. School annexed to Fennville. Today the school built is used as a church meeting place. Ganges Township. p. 72

Allegan

Wayland

Bradley/Wayland #2

19

W

late 1800's-1950's/60's

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. 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. Converted into a home

Allegan

Allegan

Brownell/Jewett #5

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 N side of 139th Ave & E 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. 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 and 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. In 1963 moved 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 and Ganges Township p. 62

Allegan

Salem

Diamond Springs/Wakeman #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/Minar #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/Glade #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

Farum/Farnman #2

30 or 36

W

1856-1968

Located on 103rd Ave, E of 72nd St, S/30

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 #3

25

W

-1958?

At one time located on M-40 between 104th and 106th St

MORSA. History of Allegan County p. 517. In 1962, 20 students were enrolled. Open 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 red brick school p. 26. In 1962, 20 students were enrolled. Converted into a home. 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/Chamberlain #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 Union #6

10

W

1867-1955

Blue Star Hwy & 122nd Ave

This school also called Pier Cove. School moved over to Johnson's Corners. Two acres added for the sum of $150. A two-story school was built in 1871. New school cost $2,430. Younger children met on the first floor and older children on the second floor. Had belfry and bell. This school stopped in 1955. Allegan book p. 28. Annexed to Fennville District that continued to use the building for an Elementary School. In the 1990's they sold the United Methodist church next door. Ganges Township p. 68. Photo of school. In 1959, 26 students were enrolled. Open at least until 1961. In the 1990's building sold the United Methodist Church next door. Ganges Township. 68. Now a residence

Allegan

Wayland

Gardner #5

15

W

1867-1961?

W side 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

N side of 146th Ave, E of Graafschap, 1 mile W 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 Sts

Allegan book p. 30. Photo of former site. Gone. Now an empty field

Allegan

Ganges

Glenn/Crawford #4

31

W?/B

by 1854-still 1996

114th Ave & 64th St, Just N of the town of South Haven

Originally called Crawford School. School was small and later moved. School building replaced in 1880. New school was brick. 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. The Slate Vol 3 #1. Oldest continuous operating rural school in the state of Michigan. Ganges Township p. 64

Allegan

Otsego

Gobles #1

20

?

?

S of Jefferson Rd in Otsego Township

Gobles. Also known as White School. MORSA. History of Allegan County p. 517. Paw Paw True Northerner, August 4, 1900 Gobleville. The White Schoolhouse 4 miles N of here was burned to the ground last Thursday night. Also known as Hart School

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

B

before 1913-1871

Located at the SW corner of 122nd Ave & 66th St

Originally known as the Grange School, renamed Lewis #10. Across street from Grange Hall. Allegan book p. 32. Seeking photo of school. History of Allegan County. Open at least until 1957. This school closed in 1871 when the Ganges Union School was built at St John's Corners. Ganges Township p. 74

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 N 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

10

W?

by 1930's

Located On the NE side of Georgesville Rd

Allegan book p. 33. 1930's Photo of school with students out front p. 33

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

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-down 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 E side of M-40 S 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 S side of 130th Ave & W of 6th St

Allegan book p. 35. Photo of school with students in 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 #1

20

W

-1900

Located on S side of Jefferson Rd near Gobles. Exact address unknown. 4 miles N of 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 on S side of 147th & E 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 N side of 146th Ave 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 one-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

Allegan

Trowbridge

Hicks/East Arlington #5

25

W

-1947?

Located on NE corner of 26th St & 103rd Ave

Owned by Archie Cullum in 1973. Ken Scott (per Jim Starbuck) 14894 23rd St, Gobles, MI 49055. Ph: 628-2564. May also have been known as East Arlington School. In 1962, 20 students were enrolled. Allegan book p. 37 with. Photo of school. Open at least until 1947

Allegan

Valley

Hill/Moore #2

21

W

-after 1962

S side of Monroe Rd & W of 37th St

*Picture. Allegan book p. 61. Photo of school, dated 1922. p. 36. The school is apparently gone. Moved or torn-down. History of Allegan County. Also known as Moore School. One-room schools of Allegan County and photo p. 64

Allegan

Hopkins

Hillards #6

5

W

-1950?

Located on S side of 135th Ave, east of 22nd St

*Picture. Allegan book p. 39. Photo of school History of Allegan County. Open at least until 1950

Allegan

Dorr

Hillside #8

28

?

by 1952

Located on NW corner of 138th Ave & 18th St

Allegan book p. 40. No photo available in book. In 1952, no students were enrolled. Closed sometime after 1945

Allegan

Lee

Hilton #10

29

W

-1957

Located at SE corner of 108th or 109th Ave & 52nd St

Allegan book p. 41 with photo. Contact: Mrs. Alice Newcomb, 308 E. Orleans St, Otsego, MI 49078. Ph: 694-6872. Also known as Gates School. Open at least by 1945 and closed by or before Fall 1957

Allegan

Leighton

Hooker #1

34

W

-after 1946

Located on E side of Kalamazoo River, S of 139th Ave

Allegan book p. 41. Photo of school/residence p. 41. History of Allegan County. In 1962, 26 students were enrolled. Open at least by 1946

Allegan

Gun Plain

Hooper #10

6

W

late 1800's-1950's/60's

Located on N side of 110th Ave, E of 10th St

Allegan book p. 41. No photo of school available. History of Allegan County

Allegan

Hopkins

Hopkins #6

10

W

-after 1935

Located on W side of 22nd St & S of 126th Ave

Allegan book p. 42. Photo on p. 42

Allegan

Hopkins

Hopkinsburg #9

27

W

-after1930

Located on 16th St, N of 128th Ave

Photo in Gallery. Allegan book p. 42. Photo on p. 42. History of Allegan County. Open in 1930

Allegan

Lee

Horseshoe #4

25

W

-after 1952

Located on SE corner of 104th Ave & 50th St

Allegan book p. 43. Photo of school p. 43. In 1962, 20 students were enrolled Open in 1952

Allegan

Monterey

Hoyer/Oakview #6

17

B

1899-1962?

NE corner of 130th Ave & 34th St

Allegan book p. 65. Photo of brick school p. 65. In 1962, 19 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Also known as Oakview School. Still open in 1955. May have closed in 1962?

Allegan

Otsego

Hoyerville Pullen/Otto

30

1974

102nd Ave, W of 23rd St

*Picture. Residence. MORSA. History of Allegan County

Allegan

Allegan

Hudson Corners #3

26

W

?

Located 2 miles N of Allegan on 30th St & 118th Ave. W of Current Town Hall

*Picture. Near Township Hall. Allegan book p. 43. Photo on page 43. In 1962, 63 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County

Allegan

Watson

Hughes #11

35

W

-after 1961

Located 2 miles S of Watson Corners on 16th St & N of 112th Ave

*Picture. Allegan book p. 44. Photo p. 44. In 1962, 12 students were enrolled. Still open in 1961

Allegan

Leighton

Huver #6

1

-by 1951

Located on the E side of 2nd St, N of 146th Ave

Allegan book p. 44. Photo unavailable. In 1952, no students were enrolled

Allegan

Casco

Iddles #3

11

Log/W/B

1859-1962

Located on S side of 109th Ave between 64th & 62nd St

Allegan book p. 45. Photo of school/residence p. 45. Built in 1859 and still standing in 1998. In 1901, replaced with a red brick school. School used for 103 years. Previous school moved to Harry Litt's Farm in May of 1962 and was used as a packing shed in fruit season by migrant workers. It was near the big spring where Indians had a campground. Looks like a very nice residence

Allegan

Clyde

Ikeler/Walker/Fraser #2

25

B

?

48th St, E of Crooked Lake

See Ikeler/Walker/Fraser

Allegan

Salem

Indian Trail #4

9

W

-after 1958

Located at SW corner of 30th St & 146th Ave

Allegan book p. 46. Photo on p. 46. In 1954, 31 students were enrolled. Was still in use in 1958