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School
Township
County
Year
Location
Use
BM
Notes
Grant
1866
13
Named for General Grand of Civil War fame
Stromberg #3
Stamburgh
1891-
On Andrew Stomberg in S/3
3
W
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
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
Curtis
Alcona
1881-
5576 US-23, Black River, MI 48721
24 or 19
Curtis Township Hall
Haynes
Haynes
Alcona
1927-1947
3993 E McNeil Rd, Alcona, MI
Annexed to Alcona Community Schools
Lott
Curtis
Alcona
1908
Probably located in or near Glennie
27
W
Low
Alcona
Alcona
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
Cloverdale
Mitchell
Alcona
1909-1948
21
W
Demolished sometime after 1948
Flynn Valley/Daisy Dell
Mitchell
Alcona
1911
Flynn Valley Rd, Oakland Hunt Club, Curran, MI
NF
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)
Alvin
Mikado
Alcona
1931
Michaud & Alvin Rds
26
W
Closed in 1931
Hadley/Harrisville
Harrisville
Alcona
1908-1920
26
Log
Closed in 1920
Silverthorn
Haynes
Alcona
1870-1921
Silverthorn Family Farm, S/25
25
W
Fisher Grange in Harrisville
Liston
Alcona
Alcona
SE corner of Sayers & Black River Rds
20
W
Now a residence (2024) MI One-Room Schools. Britton
Gustin
Gustin
Alcona
1800's
Fowler Rd
W
Only foundation remains. Three additions
Klondike
Mikado
Alcona
1910-after-1931
433 E F-30 at Buhl Rd, Mikado, MI
5
W
Original wood school burned-down in 1906 destroying everything. Was rebuilt at same site, but now only foundation remains
Lakeview
Curtis
Alcona
Healy & Banfield Rds, 1/2 mile W of Glennie
W
Now a residence
Mount Joy #2
Haynes
Alcona
1888-1948
5130 Alcona Rd between US-23 & Lake Shore Dr
11
W
*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
Mikado
Mikado
Alcona
1902-1950's
Located on Mikado Rd
12
W
Gone. Was a two-room school. When school closed in the 1950's children were sent to Oscoda. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 19
Pine/Pyne
Haynes
Alcona
1901-1945
On the E side of Poor Farm Rd, 1/4 mile S of Quick Rd
21
W
*Picture on Google - Poor Quality. Abandoned
Curtisville #1
Curtis
Alcona
8456 Clouse Rd
Township Hall
NF
Curtis
Alcona
1884
Curtisville Rd
Log
Donated by Lumber Company Moore & Tanner. First school built W of Au Sable River
Curran
Mitchell
Alcona
1932-1960's
Town & school in 1910. Moved 1 mile NW to its present location
W
Opened in 1932, but Curran had a school before 1910. Annexed to Fairview Area School District. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 18
Poor Farm
Greenbush
Alcona
-1954
Mikado & Coville Rds, F-30
W
Annexed in 1954 to Oscoda Public Schools. Moved in 1979. Vacant
Millen
Millen
Alcona
Millen Rd, 1/2 mile S of Fowler Rd
CB
Vacant
Pine Grove
Caledonia
Alcona
1902-1939
6540 Hickey Hill Rd in Hubbard Lake
3
W
Residence. Pine Grove School Annexed to Alcona Community Schools Some infor MI One-Room Schools. Britton
Wilson
Harrisville
Alcona
1931
Barlow & Procunier Rds
31
W
3rd building part of Knights of Columbus building in Lincoln
Greenbush
Greenbush
Alcona
1870-1947
Present Location: 5029 Campbell Rd, N side of State Rd, Harrisville, MI
3
W
Mitchell
Mitchell
Alcona
1911-
6849 W Tower Rd, Curran, MI
Log
*Picture on Google - Poor Quality. Currently Mitchell Township Hall
Limerick
Mikado
Alcona
1904-1942
Was located on the E side of F-41
13
W
Torn-down and lumber used to build a Lovelace Rd residence. MI One-Room Schools. Britton
Cedardale
Mitchell
Alcona
1908-1941
Original location on Kohler Rd just N of M-72
W
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.
Aldrich
Curtis
Alcona
1888-1892
London Rd 1/2 mile E of Stout Rd
Can't find on map
Norwegian/McDonald
Caledonia
Alcona
E side of School Rd between Spruce & Swede Rds
8
W
No longer standing. MI One-Room Schools. Britton
Glennie
Curtis
Alcona
1911-1998
Last location: 4932 Bamfield Rd Glennie 48737
CB
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
Hungarian
Millen
Alcona
1913-
Millen Rd
CB
Standing, 1/2 mile S of Flower Rd. Annexed to Alcona Community Schools
Daisy Dell /Flynn Valley
Mitchell
Alcona
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
French Town
Haynes
Alcona
1880-
6849 Tower Rd, Curran, MI 48728, Township Hall
31
W
Annexed to Alcona Community Schools. Currently used as Mitchell Township Hall
Backus Creek
Gustin
Alcona
1888-1892
London Rd, 1/2 mile E of Stout Rd
21
W
Now a residence
Bailey
Harrisville
Alcona
1907-1948
1.5 miles N of Harrisville, 6071 Point Rd, Trail to school
1 or 2
Log/W
*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
Black River/Sand Hill
Alcona
Alcona
1850-
Black River & Sand Hill Rds
14
Annexed to Alcona Community Schools. Black River School itself was demolished once it burned down. Some info MI One-Room Schools. Britton
Bean Hill
Millen
Alcona
1911-1956
5130 Alcona Rd Between US-23 and Lake Shore Dr.
31
CB
Private Hunting Camp Association. Designated Alcona Historical Site.
Johnson
Haynes
Alcona
1927-1947
3930 E McNeil Rd just W of McGregor Rd
17
W
*Picture on Google. Alcona County Historical Site. Currently Haynes Township Hall since 1963
Barber/Ritchie
Hawes
Alcona
1902-
Somers & Sucker Creek Rds
1
W
Burned. Only foundation remains
Curtisville #2
Curtis
Alcona
1884
Black River Rd
17
Log
Now a residence
Backus Beach
Hawes
Alcona
On S shores of Hubbard Lake
2
Located in the Hubbard Lake CDP (Census, demographic and population)
Wetmore/Station #3
Au Train
Alger
1891-1997
Log/B
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
Hawley
Mathias
Alger
1880's
Log
Was made of logs and opened circa 1880's
Schoolcraft #2
Munising
Alger
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
Sundell
Rock River
Alger
Located nearby to Dorsey & Rumely Rds
Eben Junction
Rock River
Alger
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
Diffin #1
Limestone
Alger
US-41, S of the W Branch of the White Fish River
Edwards (21) #1f
Edwards
Alger
1902-1964
Greenwood Rd S/26
26
W
Residence. Consolidated with Branch Public Schools
Whitefish
Onota
Alger
Village/City #4
Munising
Alger
1876
Two-story building. Cost $10,000
Christmas
Au Train
Alger
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
Wyman's School of the Woods
Munising
Alger
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
Kentucky
Munising
Alger
Located on Doe Lake Rd, W of Kentucky Trail
Petrel
Munising
Alger
On the E side of Poor Farm Rd, 1/4 mile S of Quick Rd
Ridge
Au Train
Alger
Near Ridge Rd & the Duluth, S Shore & Atlantic RR
Sacred Heart (Catholic)
Munising
Alger
1913-1970
B
*Photo on Internet. Is under Old Sacred Heart School (Munising, Michigan)
Jenney Station
Munising
Alger
Paulson House
Au Train
Alger
1884-
Au Train Forest Lake Rd in Au Train Township. On W side of the road. Internet
Log
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
Munising Station (Wetmore)
Munising
Alger
before 1891
Log
Eben
Limestone
Alger
1904-
First Eben School was built in 1904. There were 3 schools named Eben. 2nd School built in 1915
Winters
Mathias
Alger
1908-
Limestone
Limestone
Alger
1890
Jack Walls
Mathias
Alger
1908
Replaced the burned down Stevens School
Schaeffer's Camp
Onota
Alger
B
Vall
Au Train
Alger
W of the Rapid River Truck Trail
Little Red Schoolhouse
Grand Island ? Grant?
Alger
Webster Rd & Oceans Dr
2
Driftwood
Was still standing in 1985
Eben 2nd school #3
Edwards
Alger
1915
Stillwagon & Rau S/8
Several additions added. Now Superior Central High School
Munising
Munising
Alger
1847
Log
After the highway went through the Grand Island Township, kids were transported to Munising from 1936-1941
Loud
Louds Spur
Alger
1908-
S/8
8
Built by Matt & Isaac Kamppinen
Deerton
Onota
Alger
1926
15
After burning down in 1926 the school was immediately re-built. Now used by AuTrain-Onota Public School
Slapneck
Rock River
Alger
1886-1907
Kiva #3
Limestone
Alger
-2024?
E side of US-41 S of Kivamake & Yokeum Rds
32
Two-room school, now a residence with an antique shop. MI One-Room School Database. Britton
Shingleton
Munising
Alger
before 1891, 1921/23
County Rd in Cusino State Wildlife Research Area
B
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
North Stevens
Mathias
Alger
1888
Burned
Rumely
Rock River
Alger
1886-1907
Near Au Sable River by Sundell & Dorsey Rds
2nd school built in 1903 by Matt Lammi & Alex Jokipii for $5,358
Sixteen Mile Lake
Au Train
Alger
443 acre natural lake in Au Train Township
1 of 3 dams. Dams/logging closed by 1947/48
Lincoln
Munising
Alger
1916
B
New eight-room school to replace the old West Ward School. Could accommodate 300 students grades 1st-8th in individual classrooms
McAfee - No #
Limestone
Alger
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
Cold Springs
Rock River
Alger
1919
Cold Springs Rd
Closed in 1919. Jacob Luoma, $2,094
Schaffer
Onota
Alger
1881
Frame complex was built by the company which also included other buildings
Deimling/Rumely Valley
Rock River
Alger
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
Indian Town/Thomasville
Munising
Alger
Located in Munising. Van Meer & Shingleton Rds
Ojibwe Village. Book on Indian Town won Michigan Historical Society Award
Melstrand
Munising
Alger
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
Van Meer
Munising
Alger
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
Powell's Point
Grand Island
Alger
before 1915
Tyoga/Tioga
Onota
Alger
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
Joe Stevens
Mathias
Alger
1908-
N of Trenary
Two-room frame building built in 1908. MI One-Room School Database. Britton
Grand Island City #1
Munising
Alger
1915 (2nd)
Demling
Alger
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
Dorsey
Winters
Alger
Myren
Munising
Alger
Traunik
Limestone
Alger
1890
School was closed until spring because of a large amount of snow. In 1890 a school was built at Limestone Creek
#3
Mathias
Alger
Had a horse drawn school bus in 1919
Au Train
Alger
-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
Trenary High
Mathias
Alger
1908-1924
N side of M-67, E of Eden-Ternary Rd. H001 trenardy
20
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
West Ward School
Munising
Alger
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
Thomasville (Indiantown)
Munising
Alger
before 1891
See Indiantown School
Shelter Bay
Onota
Alger
Located on M-28 between Munising & Marquette
Eben 1st school
Edwards
Alger
1904
Moved to Chatham
Now Superior Central High School
Grand Marais
Burt
Alger
1897-1920
Serves entirety of Burt Township almost 240 sq miles
W
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
Still Wagon (26) #4
Edwards
Alger
Stillwagon & Greenwood Rds, S/28
28
B
CD 61-62
Greenwood #1
Edwards
Alger
Greenwood Rd, 1/2 mile W of M-30
W
Rau (24) #2
Edwards
Alger
Rau Rd & M-30, S/11
11
W
CD 61-62
Van Keuren/Mapleview #6
Allegan
Allegan
Closed after 1966
S side 118th Ave & 26th St
6
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 53. Photo of school p. 53. History of Allegan County. In 1945, 28 students were enrolled. Also known as Mapleview. Converted into a residence. One Room Schools of Allegan County p. 56
Burrows #2
Lee
Allegan
-after 1967
NW corner of 104th Ave & 58th St
19
W
Allegan book p. 143 with photo of school. In 1962, 54 students were enrolled. Still open until 1967
Gardner #5
Wayland
Allegan
1867-1961?
West wide of 131st Ave & 7th St
15
W
Allegan book p. 29. Photo of school. Has fallen into just a pile of wood
Hillards #6
Hopkins
Allegan
-1950?
Located on south side of 135th Ave, east of 22nd St
5
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 39. Photo of school History of Allegan County. Open at least until 1950
Morrell #3
Gun Plain
Allegan
-after 1956
SE corner of 2nd St & M-89
36
W
Allegan book p. 62. Drawing & photo of school p. 62. One-room schools of Allegan County and photo [/ 65
Horseshoe #4
Lee
Allegan
-after 1952
Located on SE corner of 104th Ave & 50th St
25
W
Allegan book p. 43. Photo of school p. 43. In 1962, 20 students were enrolled. Opened in 1952
Allegan
Allegan
Allegan
18
MORSA. History of Allegan County
Vineland/Burham #9
Watson
Allegan
-closed by 1957?
W side of 23rd St, S of 122nd Ave
7
W?
*Picture. Allegan book p. 86. Photo of school p. 86. In 1957, no students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Also called Burham School One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 89
Twin Maples/Plainview #9
Salem
Allegan
-after 1962
NE corner of 142nd Ave & 26th St
13
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 71. Photo of school p. 71. In 1962, 22 students were enrolled. See also Plainview Schools. One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 74
Brinkman/Pioneer #1
Laketown
Allegan
-after 1954
NW corner of 145th Ave & 61st St
12
W
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
Rummery #8
Gun Plain
Allegan
-after 1954
S side of M-89, E of 8th St
21
W
Allegan book p. 75. Photo of school p. 75. In 1945, 23 students were enrolled. One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 78
Burton #6
Heath
Allegan
1886-after 1967
SE corner of M-40 & S of 128th Ave
28
W
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
Angell #6
Wayland
Allegan
S side of 126th Ave
27
W
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
McClair/St Clair #4
Laketown
Allegan
63rd St between 136th & 138th Ave
35
W
Allegan book p. 55. Photo of school p. 55. In 1955, 27 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Also known as St Clair School. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 58 and photo
Simpson #4
Watson
Allegan
-after 1962
SE corner of 20th St & 123rd Ave
7
W
Allegan book p. 80. Photo of school p. 80. In 1962, 32 students were enrolled. One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 83
Monterey Center #4
Monterey
Allegan
1874-after 1967
SW corner of 130th Ave & 30th St
25
W
Allegan book b. 60. Photo also on p. 60. Photo might be from 1973. Teacher in 1954 was Howard Bargwell. School may have been called Otsego Union after March 25, 1954. One-room schools of Allegan County and photo p. 63
Plainwell #2
Gun Plain
Allegan
1834
2 miles E of Bunker Hill at Burnips
Log/W/B
In 1834 a log school, then in 1843 a wooden-frame red school, 1855 a wooden-frame white school (Red School moved) In 1867, a second building for Elementary schools built next door. In 1870 a brick school was built, but even that one was becoming overcrowded. Eventually Plainwell built a High School. History of Allegan County p. 525
Page/Gorton #7
Hopkins
Allegan
open by 1872
W side of 18th St & S of 133rd St
9
W
Allegan book p. 67. Photo of school p. 67. Notation says the school is gone. One-room schools of Allegan County and photo. Open at least until 1946 p. 70
Ikeler/Walker/Fraser
Clyde
Allegan
25
B
See Ikeler/Walker/Fraser
Dorr #5
Dorr
Allegan
1860-after 1961
NE corner of 142nd Ave & 18th St
15
Log/W/B?
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
Hudson Corners #3
Allegan
Allegan
Located 2 miles North of Allegan on 30th St & 118th Ave. West of Current Town Hall
26
W
*Picture. Near Township Hall. Allegan book p. 43. Photo on page 43. In 1962, 63 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County
Weber #2
Leighton
Allegan
standing 1904
NW corner of 141st Ave & 2nd St
23
B?
Allegan book p. 87. Photo of school p. 87. History of Allegan County One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 91
Jackson/Whitemeyer #49
Clyde
Allegan
-after 1939
Located on east side of 52nd St, & North of 120th Ave
9
W
Allegan book p. 45. History of Allegan County. Was being used in 1939
Lohman/Valleyview #3
Fillmore
Allegan
closed after 1945
N side of 136th Ave between 50th & 52nd St
25
W
One-room Schools of Allegan County p. 53 with photo
Garvelink/Maplewood #2
Fillmore
Allegan
after 1954
North side of 146th Ave, E of Graafschap, 1 mile west of M-40
5
B?
*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
Frayer #3
Heath
Allegan
Located on SE corner of 136th Ave & 38th St
1
W
Allegan book p. 27. Photo of school p. 27. History of Allegan County
Peach Belt #1f
Ganges
Allegan
1867-1968
6292 124th Ave (M-89) SW corner of M-89 & 63rd St, Fennville
2
W/B
Fractional district. Allegan book p. 68. Photo of school p. 68. In 1959, 31 students were enrolled. Michigan Register of Historic Sites. Photo in Gallery ( In 1961, annexed to Fennville Schools, used until 1968 for a single grade) Converted into a residence in 1983. Now Peach Belt Studio & Gallery . One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 71
Parkhurst/Brookside #4
Heath
Allegan
1974
1 mile S of 34th Ave, E of 44th St
9
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 10. Photo of school p. 10. Also known as Parkhurst. In 1951, 16 students were enrolled. Now Hamilton Rod & Gun Club. History of Allegan County
Barton/Gates #6
Otsego
Allegan
-closed by 1952
1 1/4 miles N of Otsego on NW corner of E & W Crossroads (108th Ave & 15th St)
11
?
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
Lugers #3
Laketown
Allegan
N side of 147th Ave, between 62nd & 64th St
2
W?
Allegan book p. 52. Photo of school p. 52. History of Allegan County. Looks to have 2-3 classrooms
Blackman #2
Trowbridge
Allegan
-after 1967
2 miles E of Allegan on M-89 & 26th St
1
W
*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
Woodmere #?
Clyde
Allegan
?
51st St & 118th Ave
?
?
*Picture. Allegan book p. 91. Only photo of school site as it burned down One Room Schools of Allegan County p. 95
Pullman #5
Lee
Allegan
1939-after 1966
NW corner of 109th Ave & 58th St, W of Pullman
7
W
Pullman Elementary School of 1939 was rebuilt in 1998. Michigan Shadow Towns. p.21. Allegan book p. 73. Photo of school p. 73. In 1962, 53 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 76
Diamond Springs #8
Salem
Allegan
-1962?
NE corner of 136th Ave & 34th St
31
W
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
Sauger #10
Leighton
Allegan
-after 1945
SE corner of 140th Ave & 9th St
29
B?
Allegan book p. 77. Photo of school on p. 77. In 1945, 9 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Contact: Mary (Paul) Kaiser, Kaiser Rd, Hastings, MI 49058. Ph: 601-948-2239. Pupil: Donovan Dean. One-room schools of Allegan County and photo p. 80
Granges #6
Ganges
Allegan
closed by 10/1960
6292 114th Ave, Fennville
6
B
Standard School. Annexed to Fennville in 1961. State Historic Site. Residence in 1959. In 1959, 56 students were enrolled
Foster #4
Trowbridge
Allegan
1888
6 miles S of Allegan on M-40 between 104th & 106th St
20
B?
Allegan book p. 26. Photo of school p. 26. In 1962, 20 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County
Wildwood #7
Lee
Allegan
-before 1954
SE corner of 103rd Ave & 54th St
27
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 90. Photo of school with swings. p. 90. In 1950, no students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 94
Jones #2
Dorr
Allegan
-after 1966
Located on the NE corner of 146th Ave & 17th St
3
B
Allegan book p. 47. Photo on p. 47. History of Allegan County. In 1962, 30 students were enrolled. Still in use in 1966
Merson/Wilkinson #3
Trowbridge
Allegan
After 1961
7 miles S of Allegan on M-40 & 102 Ave
29
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 57. Photo on p. 57. In 1962, 19 students were enrolled. Now owned by Merson Church. History of Allegan County One-room schools of Allegan County p. 60 with photo
Tanner #4
Dorr
Allegan
-after 1955
SW corner of the intersection of 138th Ave
17
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 85. Photo p. 85. In 1855, no students were enrolled. Owner of schoolhouse is Tom Krueschel. One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 88
Gregg School #3
Wayland
Allegan
1850-
Located on the North side of 126th Ave
26
W/B
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
Crow #4
Casco
Allegan
1869-1971
SW corner of 102nd Ave & 62nd St
25
B
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
Goodman/Maple Grove
Salem
Allegan
1974
142nd Ave & 34th St, 2 miles W of Bunker Hill at Burnips
17
Pearl #3
Clyde
Allegan
1870-6/15/1970
N side of 56th St, N of Pearl St
21
B
Allegan book p. 68. Photo of brick school p. 68. History of Allegan County. Building was turned into an adult learning center in 1971. One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 71
Huver #6
Leighton
Allegan
-by 1951
Located on the east side of 2nd St, North of 146th Ave
1
Allegan book p. 44. Photo unavailable. In 1952, no students were enrolled
Monteith/Oakshade #4
Martin
Allegan
?
N side of 114th Ave, E of 8th St
28
?
Allegan book p. 65. No photo available. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 68
Gidley #4
Manlius
Allegan
-1960
Located on N side of 128th Ave at 56th St
20
W
Allegan book p. 30. Photo of school History of Allegan County. In 1957, 21 students were enrolled. Closed 7/11/1960
Mellish #10
Salem
Allegan
N side of 138th Ave, E of 26th St
25
Allegan book p. 56. School is gone. Photo of foundation p. 56. History of Allegan County
Franklin #5
Salem
Allegan
-1940?
Located on NE corner of 146th Ave & 34th St
5
W
Allegan book p. 26. Photo of school. Open until at least 1940
Kaylor/Diamond #3
Cheshire
Allegan
1887-1962
Corner of 112th Ave & 38th St
16
W
Allegan book p. 19. Photo of school taken in 1964 on p. 19. In 1962, 28 students enrolled. School is now gone. History of Allegan County. Also known as Kaylor or Diamond
Lay #5
Monterey
Allegan
closded before 1945
E side of 26th St, S of 127th Ave
6
W
Allegan book p. 50. Photo of school p. 50. Gone. Town-down. Possibly a new residence built on site. History of Allegan County One-room schools of Allegan County p. 52
Banning/Neeley #9
Gun Plain
Allegan
Just N of intersection at Marsh & Pine Rds
1
B
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
Frohm #1
Hopkins
Allegan
1974
2
*Picture. Allegan book p. 4. Photo of site where school was. Not gone p. 14. History of Allegan County
Ganges Union #10
Ganges
Allegan
1867-1960
Blue Star Hwy & 122nd Ave
10
B
Allegan book p. 28. Photo of school In 1959, 26 students were enrolled. Open at least until 1961. Now a residence
South Monterey
Monterey
Allegan
1973
127th Ave & 30th St, 2 miles S of Monterey Center
28
W
MORSA. History of Allegan County, p. 517. Pic
Hettinger/Messinger #5
Valley
Allegan
Located on NW corner of 117th (Monroe) & 42nd St
21
W
Allegan book p. 36. Photo of school History of Allegan County
Hicks/East Arlington #5
Trowbridge
Allegan
-1947?
Located on NE corner of 26th St & 103rd Ave
25
W
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
Iddles #3
Casco
Allegan
1859-1962
Located on south side of 109th Ave between 64th & 62nd St.
11
Log/W/B
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
Wright (Abronia, Swede) #10
Watson
Allegan
-after 1962
W side of 22nd St & S of 114th Ave
31
W
Allegan book p. 92. Photo of school p. 92. In 1962, 37 students enrolled at this school One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 96
Oakwood/Pritchard
Clyde
Allegan
-after 1962
NE corner 112th Ave & 52nd St
35
W
MORSA. History of Allegan County, p. 517 See Pritchard & Oakwood Schools. One-room schools of Allegan County and photo p. 68
Baseline #3
Cheshire
Allegan
-after 1960
Corner of Baseline Rd & 42nd St
34
W
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
Hoyer/Oakview #6
Monterey
Allegan
1899-1962?
NE corner of 130th Ave & 34th St
17
B
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?
Round
Hopkins
Allegan
(J.O. Round Farm)
1
Log
Torn-down. Said to be first school in Township
Barrager #7
Saugatuck
Allegan
1850-6/14/1956
E side of 64th St & S of 127th Ave
36
B?
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
Bear Creek #4
Hopkins
Allegan
1899-after 1951
1 mile N of Hopkins on 22nd St & 132nd Ave
20
B?
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
Mill Grove #1
Valley
Allegan
1926-after 1962
N side of 121st, E of M-40
12
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 58. Photo of school p. 58. In 1962, 47 students were enrolled. Mill Grove qualified as a Standard School. The school is now gone. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 61 with photo
Allen/Pratt #8
Otsego
Allegan
-after 1962
18th St, North of 108th Ave
8
W
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
Wing #3
Otsego
Allegan
used in 1940's
NW corner of 103rd Ave & 13th St
25
?
Allegan book p. 91. Photo of school unavailable. In 1940, 37 were students enrolled One Room Schools of Allegan County p. 95
Nelson #4
Leighton
Allegan
137th Ave, W of 9th St
32
?
Allegan book p. 62. No photo available. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 66
Middaugh/River Road #3
Manlius
Allegan
After 1957
E side of 52nd St, S of 133rd Ave
11
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 74. Photo of school p. 74. In 1957, 20 students were enrolled. School is now owned by Mr & Mrs Jeff Warner. Also known as River Road School. One-room schools of Allegan County and photo p. 77
Russcher #1
Fillmore
Allegan
-after 1959
52nd St & Russcher Rd
11
B?
Allegan book p. 76. Photo of what appears to be a brick school on p. 76. In 1955, 54 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County . One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 79
Glenn/Crawford #4
Ganges
Allegan
1854-still 1996
114th Ave & 64th St Just north of the town of South Haven
31
B
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
Hughes #11
Watson
Allegan
-after 1961
Located 2 miles South of Watson Corners on 16th St & North of 112th Ave
35
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 44. Photo p. 44. In 1962, 12 students were enrolled. Still open in 1961
Hoyerville Pullen/Otto
Otsego
Allegan
1974
102nd Ave, W of 23rd St
30
*Picture. Residence. MORSA. History of Allegan County
Darling #3
Ganges
Allegan
7/20/1847- 7/31/1962
S side of 118th Ave between US-31 & 70th St, E of 68th St
20
W
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
Babylon #7
Allegan
Allegan
by 1922-after 1960
SE corner of Babylon Road and 34th Street.
17
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 3. Photo of school In 1960, 52 students were enrolled. Standard School in 1922. History of Allegan County
Gibson #2
Laketown
Allegan
-1946?
Located at intersection of 140th Ave & 65th St
27
W
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
White #4
Gun Plain
Allegan
-after 1954
NE corner of 106th Ave & 10th St
17
W
Allegan book p. 89. Photo of school p. 89. History of Allegan County One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 93
Rowe #6
Cheshire
Allegan
-after 1965
W side of 42nd St, S of 100th Ave
9
W
Allegan book p. 75. Photo of the Standard School with some students standing outside. p. 75. One indication of a Standard School is the 5 windows on a side. In 1965, 29 students were enrolled. School is now gone. History of Allegan County. One-room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 78
Fairview #3
Monterey
Allegan
-1968
2 miles E of Monterey Center on the corner of 26th St & 130th Ave
23
B
*Picture. Allegan book p. 24. Photo of school p. 24. In 1951, 14 students were enrolled
Sycamore #9
Dorr
Allegan
-after 1962
N side of 142nd Ave, E of 22nd St
31
W
Allegan book p. 84. Photo from 1970's? p.84. In 1951, 26 students were enrolled One Room Schools of Allegan County and photo p. 87
Doster #7
Gun Plain
Allegan
1834-after 1955?
At the 4 corners on the S side of 106th St
20
Log/W
*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
Noble #7
Cheshire
Allegan
-After 1960
SE corner of 110th Ave & 46th St
8
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 64. Photo of school p. 64. Locals say that the school is gone. James MacGregor and Ray Winters, father of Faith (Winters) MacGregor. One-room schools of Allegan County and photo p. 67
Indian Trail #4
Salem
Allegan
-after 1958
Located at SW corner of 30th St & 146th Ave
9
W
Allegan book p. 46. Photo on p. 46. In 1954, 31 students were enrolled. Was still in use in 1958
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