THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION

Lincoln

Johnsfield #2

6

W/B

1894-1956

Johnsfield Rd area (Lincoln Twp Hall is at 5173–5713 Johnsfield Rd)

One of largest schools with 97 students. Burned-down in 1923. In 1925 a new brick building was constructed. Because of low student count, was annexed with Standish in the late 1950's. School was torn-down

Whitney

Laundrie #4

8

Log/W

1892-1958

Stowell & Mason Rds

Frame school. Named after local family

Arenac

Maple Grove #1

30

W

1889-1958

Hull & Conrad Rds, 1 mile from US-23

First school had two-rooms and two teachers, until 1937 when 7th and 8th grades were sent to Standish. Closed in 1955 and students transferred to Standish Sterling. Was sold in 1958 and became a church building

Clayton

Maple Ridge #2

13

W

1871-1927

3257 Maple Ridge & North Rds

Replaced in 1928. Residence. MORSA

Moffatt

Moffatt #2

14

W

1886-1943

Alger/Moffatt area. Town at M-76 at Arenac & Newberry Rds in Moffatt Township

Shadow Towns of Michigan p. 12 states that Arenac in Moffat Township had a school. Not sure it is this two-room school. Students transported in 1958. MORSA. Moffatt area in ACHS Vol. 1 index

Adams

Moore's Junction #1

27

W

1882-1907-1956

4700 Duprie Rd, Standish, MI

First school built in 1882. 2nd school built 1892 and enlarged in 1905. That school burned-down in 1907. New school was built in 1908. After 1956, students bused to Standish-Sterling Community Schools

Whitney

Noble #6

24

W

1906-1951

Noble Rd about 0.1 miles N of Noble & Twining Rd (E of US‑23)

School closed in 1951

Deep River

North Star #1

33

W

1879-1945

North Star area of Deep River Township – Exact site not found

Indexed in ACHS Vol. 3

Arenac

Pine Grove

8

W

1882-1942

W of Omer in Arenac Township

Indexed in ACHS Vol. 3 (Pine River/Pine Grove family of schools)

Standish

Pine River #1

8

W

1895-1962

Pine River Rd, 2 miles E of State Rd/Sims cemetery

Not used very long The schoolhouse was moved a few times. Eventually closed and children sent elsewhere

Deep River

Plains #3

11

W

1886-1944

N Grove Rd moved to Old-76

Probably not used. Was Polish National Church 1915-1940. MORSA

AuGres

Point Au Gres

11

W

1897-1965

Right in Au Gres Town

Was a Museum from 1970-1984. Now in town

Sims

Point Lookout/Sims #2

11

W

1883-1947

Bay Score on S side of Point, S of Weeds

Not used very long. The schoolhouse was moved a few times. Eventually closed and children sent elsewhere. Sometimes called Sims School

Whitney

Riverside #5

30

Log/W

1908-1946

River Rd corridor, Whitney Township (Au Gres River)

The original log school burned in 1903. Another school was built with two-rooms that taught 9th & 10th grades. Annexed in 1946

Standish

Saganing #3f

30

Log/W/B

by 1874-1962

Worth & State Rds. Saganing is 7 miles SE of Standish near Whites Beach

A mission met in a log one-room schoolhouse until the current church was constructed in 1874. Had an Indian School and Indian Church. Shadow Towns of Michigan p. 115. Two-room school. Burned-down, but was rebuilt. After closing, it was converted into a residence

Turner

Santiago #3

25

W

1915-1946

Santiago Rd area, S of Twining & E of M‑65

2nd room added in 1928. MORSA. ACHS Turner Township digital collection caption

Standish

South Branch #4f

22

W

1890's-1940's

2 miles S of Standish on US-23 (M-10)

Started as a two-room school. Annexed to Standish

Sims/Whitney

Tonkey Road/Sims #1

8

W

1925-1941

Old Sims Township Hall on Tonkey Rd

Used for storage until WWII. Later known as Sims School. MORSA

Mason

Town Hall #2

8

W

1903-1958

Moved to Dofier & Maple Ridge Rds

Russian-German settlement. Became two-room school. High School was thought unnecessary, but did annex

Turner

Turner

8

W

by 1886-1950's

Village 1 mile E of M-65 in the NE corner of county

Town originally called Turnerville. Since the 1950's children have been going to the Arenac Eastern School in Twining. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 25 & 135

Moffatt

West Alger #1

17

W

1880-1941

8498 W Alger Rd

Private residence (noted 2007)

Lincoln

West Bradley #3

32

Log/W

1894-1899-1962

Worth Rd, 2 1/4 miles W of M-13

School closed and students transferred to Standish

Standish

Worth #5f

34

W

by 1902-1963

1/4 mile W of M-13 on Worth Rd

School first taught in a home and an empty building. School built about 1902 then burned-down in 1929. Annexed to Standish in 1963

Alcona

Curtis

Aldrich

16

W

1888-1892

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

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

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

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. Photo on website: Exterior & Interior on Google

Alcona

Hawes

Barber/Ritchie

1

W

1902-1950's/60's

Somers & Sucker Creek Rds

Burned-down. Only foundation remains

Alcona

Hawes

Barton City School

34

W

by 1900-1959/60

2120 W Trask Lake Rd

Shadow Towns of Michigan p. 18 states a school was located in Barton City. District consolidated in 1959/60 school year. After consolidation, the building was taken over and used as the Barton City VFW Hall

Alcona

Millen

Bean Hill

31

CB

1911-1951

5130 Alcona Rd Between US-23 & 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

Mitchell Township

Demolished sometime after 1948

Alcona

Mitchell

Curran

21

W

1932-1960's

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

1884-1930

Black River Rd

Now a residence

Alcona

Mitchell

Daisy Dell/Flynn Valley

8

W

1888-1911-1930

Doctors Club Rd, Curran, MI & Flynn Valley Rd, Oakland Hunt Club, Curran, MI

Also known as Flynn Valley School. First school was a logging camp. This school is now a hunting club and still stands on original site. 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

Greenbush School is one of Alcona County’s earliest and most enduring educational structures, serving kindergarten through eighth grade beginning with around 25 students. During the lumber boom, attendance surged to as many as 60 students. It now functions as a Museum owned and operated by the Greenbush Historical Society and is designated as a Michigan Registered Historic Site

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

Harrisville Township

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 MI

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

Alcona

Mikado

Indian/Alvin

34

W

1898-1939

Michaud & Alvin Rds

Served the Alvin settlement in the Township’s SE area

Alcona

Haynes

Johnson

16

W

1927-1947

3930 E McNeil Rd just W of McGregor Rd

Alcona County Historical Site. Currently Haynes Township Hall since 1963. Photo on google

Alcona

Mikado

Klondike

5

W

1908-1935

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

Original wooden-frame 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

1880-1905

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

Alcona County Historical Site. Vacant school, but bell to school is located at Alcona Township Hall. Photo of bell and sign

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

Currently Mitchell Township Hall. Photo on google is of poor quality

Alcona

Haynes

Mount Joy #2

11

W

1888-1948

5130 Alcona Rd between US-23 & Lake Shore Dr

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. Photo on google

Alcona

Caledonia

Norwegian/McDonald

8

W

1885-1956

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, MI

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

Abandoned. Photo on google is of poor quality

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/60's

On M-28 W of Munising. Beginnings go back to 1840. One of first places settled. On the Lake Michigan shoreline between Munising & Au Train

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. Named Christmas in 1938. Now there is no school or church in the Village. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 174

Alger

Rock River

Cold Springs

22

W

1919-1950's/60's

Cold Springs Rd

Jacob Luoma, $2,094

Alger

Onota

Deerton

15

W

1926-1950's/60's

N8790 Deerton Rd, Deerton MI

After burning-down in 1926 the school was immediately re-built. Now used by AuTrain-Onota Public School for pupils K-8. Students then go onto Marquette, Munishing or Superior Central. Shadow Towns of Michigan p. 51

Alger

Limestone

Deimling

26/27

W

1907-1912

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

Rock River

Deimling/Rumely Valley

27

W

1885-1950's/60's

Chapman, MI. Deimling just N of Rumely Valley

First school on the N side of the tracks 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

Diffin #1

10

W

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

Diffin Rd E of Trenary (Limestone Township)

No standing school known. Likely demolished or absorbed into farmland. Historic references to Diffin settlement near Trenary. Modern mapping shows Diffin Rd

Alger

Munising

Dorsey

15

W

1908-1950's/60's

Near M-94 & Sundell Rd, 1/2 mile W of Sundell (former rail stop)

No building remains. Rural forest/residential. Historic rail station Dorsey. Documented c.1908 near Sundell

Alger

Rock River

Eben Junction

30

W/B

1904-1950's/60's

Superior Central Schools, E2865 M-94, Eben Junction, MI

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

26

W

1902-1964

Greenwood Rd, S/26

Residence. Consolidated with Branch Public Schools

Alger

Grand Island

Grand Island City #1

16

W

1915-1950's/60's

Williams Landing, Murray Bay, Grand Island (Ferry landing area)

Within Grand Island NRA; historic settlement area—school building not documented on current inventories

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/W

by 1880-1950's/60's

Along Hawley Rd near Traunik (Mathias Township)

Was opened by 1880. The Slate Spring 2011. No surviving structure. Mathias Township rural settlement context. Hawley Rd shown on plat

Alger

Munising

Indian Town/Thomasville

32

W

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

Old Indiantown Rd & Indiantown Rd, SE of Munising

Rural residential corridor. School structure not located—likely removed or reused. Munising Township page lists Indian Town at Old Indiantown & Indiantown Rd with coordinates

Alger

Munising

Jack Walls

33

W

1908-1950's/60's

Likely along H58 E of Munising near historic lumber camp site (Walls)

Replaced the burned-down Stevens School. Historic lumber camp reference. Munising Township school listings. No public record of standing school

Alger

Munising

Jenney Station

28

W

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

Probably along Munising Railway near H58 & FFH 13 junction

Railway siding/locality reference. Munising Railway history. No surviving building

Alger

Munising

Joe Stevens

25

W

1908-1950's/60's

N of Trenary Rd

Two-room frame building built in 1908. MI One-room schools. Britton

Alger

Munising

Kentucky

23

W

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

Doe Lake Rd, W of Kentucky Trail

Historic settlement name Kentucky tied to Kentucky Trail. No identified surviving schoolhouse

Alger

Limestone

Kiva #3

32

W

1882-1958

E side of US-41 S of Kivamake/Yokeum Rd

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

Alger

Limestone

Limestone

7

W

1890-1950's/60's

Diffin Rd & Limestone Rd (Limestone community center)

Schoolhouse site not extant. Community has modern residences/businesses. Limestone community center area

Alger

Munising

Lincoln

22

B/W

1916-1950's/60's

Ward School near Elm Ave or Lincoln St in Munising City

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

Alger

Munising

Little Red Schoolhouse

2

Driftwood/W

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

Webster Rd

Was still standing in 1985

Alger

Louds Spur

Loud

27

W

1908-1950's/60's

Loud Spur Rd off M-94, E of Chatham

Built by Matt & Isaac Kamppinen. Historic rail spur and road names

Alger

Limestone

McAfee

19

W

1908-1950's/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/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

2

Log/W/B

1847-1950's/60's

Elm Ave near Chocolay St (Site of the 1876 Township School) Modern school at 810 W M-28

After the highway went through the Grand Island Township, kids were transported to Munising from 1936-1941. Historic Ward/Elementary sites replaced. Modern District at 810 W M‑28

Alger

Munising

Munising Station (Wetmore)

28

Log/W

1891-1945/46

Railroad St & Island St, Wetmore (business district around the 1881 depot)

Unincorporated community. One‑room school building not confirmed—likely gone or repurposed. Sources: Munising Township page noting Wetmore

Alger

Munising

Myren

28

W

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

Shingleton and Munising area

Has either been demolished, repurposed, or is not publicly documented

Alger

Au Train

North Stevens

19

W

1888-1950's/60's

Stevens Rd (North branch) off FFH 13, Au Train Township

Burned-down. Stevens Rd appears on county maps

Alger

Au Train

Paulson House

24

Log/W

1884-1950's/60's

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

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. Internet

Alger

Munising

Petrel

6

W

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

Petrel Rd off H58 E of Munising near Adams Trail

Petrel Rd locality. No school structure visible today

Alger

Grand Island

Powell's Point

9

W

by 1915-1950's/60's

Powell Point area, North shore of Grand Island

Within Grand Island National Recreation Area. No public record of a standing school at this point

Alger

Au Train

Ridge

15

W

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

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

Ridge Rd appears on county maps. No identified schoolhouse; area is private parcels

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/W

1913-1970

Sacred Heart Parish, 105 W Mill St, Munising

Is under Old Sacred Heart School (Munising, Michigan) Classrooms no longer used for schooling. Photo on Internet

Alger

Onota

Schaeffer's Camp

28

B/W

early 1900'-1940's/1950's

Schaeffer Camp Rd N of Deerton (Onota Township)

Onota Township charcoal/wooding camp references. No visible building. Camp gone

Alger

Munising

Schaffer

28/29

W

1881-1950's/60's

Schaffer Rd off H58, E of Munising

Frame complex was built by the company which also included other buildings. No surviving one‑room school structure

Alger

Schoolcraft

Schoolcraft #2

16/21

W

1867-1950's/60's

Germfask–Seney Rd corridor (Historic Schoolcraft Township before Alger split)

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. Schoolhouse gone. Replaced by Seney Township School

Alger

Onota

Shelter Bay

36

W

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

M-28 & Shelter Bay Rd

Shore community/recreation corridor. School building not identified via public inventories

Alger

Munising

Shingleton

26

B/W

by 1891/1921/23

County Rd in Cusino State Wildlife Research Area

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. Photos on Internet

Alger

Au Train

Sixteen Mile Lake

17

W

late 1800's-1947/48

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

M-94 crossing at Slapneck Creek, W of Chatham

No confirmed surviving One‑room school. Creek crossing site near M-94. Water Quality Portal site for Slapneck Creek @ M‑94 crossing

Alger

Rock River

Sundell

14

W

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

Located nearby to Dorsey & Rumely Rds

No documented extant one‑room school building. Rock River Township page lists Sundell with coordinates. Dorsey noted as 1908 station near Sundell

Alger

Limestone

Traunik

26

W

1890-1950's/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/B

1908-1924

N side of M-67, E of Eden-Trenary Rd

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

13

W

1905-1950's/60's

Deerton, MI

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

Vail

28

W

early 1900's-1950's/60's

W of the Rapid River Truck Trail

Served the small rail/logging hamlet of Vail/Vail Junction

Alger

Munising

Van Meer

5/6/7/8

W

1921-1961

Shingleton Rd by 94 Hwy

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 bussed 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 bussed 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/B

1909-1993

Ward School likely along Maple St or Elm Ave in Munising W side

Two-story building. Cost $10,000. Replaced by larger consolidated schools

Alger

Munising

West Ward School

23

B

1896-1913

W side of Munising near W Munising Ave & Maple St

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. Original Ward School no longer standing

Alger

Munising

Wetmore Village

27

Log/B/W

1891-1997

E of Railroad St & M-28, Wetmore

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

35

W

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

Whitefish area

No surviving one‑room school identified

Alger

Rock River

Winters

20

W

1908-1950's/60's

Rock River Rd south of Sundell (near former Winters post office site)

Former settlement. School structure not documented. Likely gone. Rock River Township page lists Winters with coordinates and post office dates.

Alger

Munising

Wyman School of the Woods

various

Tents/Log

1909-1917

Classes were held whenever space was available. In the Munising High School, in church basements, vacant office of the area bank, unfinished attic of CCI's lumberyard building, and at its fish hatchery near the Anna River S of town

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. Facilities for students attending the Wyman School of the Woods in Munising were primitive at best. Early on they lived in tents during a mandatory summer camp at nearby Perch Lake, although they later occupied log cabins built for course credit. (Mazzali family)

Allegan

Watson

Abronia/Wright #10

31

W

1976-after 1962

22nd St, S of 114th Ave

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 of Allegan County p. 96. Photo

Allegan

Allegan City

Allegan City #1

within Allegan city plat

W

1867-1968

Allegan area, near 31st St & 118th Ave (just W of Allegan)

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

1857-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 #8

34

W

1857-1957

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

Allegan book p. 1 of One-room schools of Allegan County. Also know as Lacy

Allegan

Wayland

Angell #7

27

W

1872-1955

S side of 126th Ave

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

Allegan

Allegan

Babylon #7

17

W

circa 1860's-1950's

SE corner of Babylon Rd & 34th St

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

Allegan

Gun Plain

Banning/Neeley #9

1

B

1839-1957

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 #6

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

Cheshire

Baseline #3

34

W

1844-1957

Corner of Baseline Rd & 42nd St

Allegan book p. 5. Photo of school. 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

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

1867-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

Monterey

Belden/Spec Lake/Belden #9

30

W

1858-1957

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

Ganges

Belknap/Bowles #8

27

W

by 1873-1962

E side of 66th St, S of 116 Ave

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 is used as a church meeting place. Ganges Township p. 72

Allegan

Gun Plain

Bellingham #6

15

W

1842-1957

Intersections of Marsh & Pierce Rds

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

Allegan

Trowbridge

Blackman #2

1

W

1855-1957

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

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

1862-1957

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

Open until at least 1928. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 9. Photo

Allegan

Valley

Bringer #3

17

W

1859-1957

NE corner of 46th St & 115th Ave

Allegan book p. 11. Photo

Allegan

Heath

Brookside/Parkhurst #4

9

W

1858-1957

1 mile S of 34th Ave, E of 44th St

Allegan book p. 10. Photo of school p. 10. Also known as Parkhurst. In 1951, 16 students were enrolled. Now Hamilton Rod and Gun Club. History of Allegan County. Photo

Allegan

Gun Plain

Brophy/Viers #5

9

W

1844-1957

SE corner 10th Ave & 7th St

Allegan book p. 11. Photo of school p. 11. In 1952, 20 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Known as both Viers and Brophy School

Allegan

Cheshire

Brown #2

32

W

1842-1957

SE corner of 102nd Ave & 46th St

Allegan book p. 12. Photo. In 1951, no students were enrolled. Converted into a residence

Allegan

Salem

Burnips #3

15

Log/W

1860-1957

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 for Burnip's. 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

1856-1957

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. 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

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

1868-1955

NE corner of 121st Ave & 41st St

Allegan book p. 14. Photo of school. Also known as Crill School

Allegan

Hopkins

Chamberlein #1

2

W

1854-1957

N side of 128th Ave at 56th St

Was open until 1960. It closed with enrollment of 21 students. Now Gone. Only an empty field remains. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 15

Allegan

Leighton

Chappell #3

10

B

1858-1957

7th St & 146th Ave

Allegan book p. 15 with photo of school. In 1955, no students were enrolled. Now a residence

Allegan

Saugatuck

Chase #5

33

W

1861-1957

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/CB

1868-1957

N side of 108th Ave, E of 30th. Moved 1 mile S of Pullman in 1963

Allegan book p. 16. Photo of school. 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

1866-1957

W side of 58th St between 132nd & 133rd St

Allegan book p. 16. Photo of school. 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

1862-1957

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

Crittenden #6

4

W

1874-1955

North of 132nd Avenue on 58th Street

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

1861-1957

2 miles E of Monterey Center on the N side of 134th Ave & S of 26th St

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

Monterey

Diamond Springs #8

8

W

1871-1957

NE corner of 136th Ave & 26th St

History of Allegan County, page 517

Allegan

Salem

Diamond Springs/Wakeman/Twin Maples #8

31

W

1867-1957

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

Cheshire

Diamond/Kaylor #9

16

W

1887-1962

Corner of 112th Ave & 38th St

Allegan book p. 19. Photo of school taken in 1964 p. 19. In 1962, 28 students enrolled. School is now gone. History of Allegan County. Also known as Kaylor or Diamond

Allegan

Dorr

Dorr #6

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

Log school in 1834. Red frame photo in Allegan book p. 21 with photo of school. In 1955, 16 students were enrolled. Appears to be a residence now

Allegan

Saugatuck

Douglas Union #6

2

W

1866-1957

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

Corner of M-40 & 126th Ave

Allegan book p. 212. Photo of school p. 22. In 1962, 26 students were enrolled

Allegan

Watson

Dunwell/Wicks #5

2

W

1877-1956

15th St on 120th Ave

Allegan book p. 90 with photo of school. Also school with the same name in Hopkins Township. History of Allegan County p. 90

Allegan

Martin

East Martin Christian School #3

22

B

1897-1966

149th Ave & 10th St, Martin, MI

Brick school built 1897. Closed as district school in 1966. Building still stands and is now used for community/church purposes

Allegan

Leighton

East Moline/Moline Ag #7

27

W

1917-1959

144th Ave & 4th St, just E of Moline Village

Built in 1917 as the Moline Agricultural School. No longer standing, site redeveloped

Allegan

Watson

Elm Hill/Watson Corners #2

27

W

1854-1957

SW corner of 116 Ave & 16th St. moved back from the road when M-118 (M-222) was rebuilt in 1952

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

Manlius

Elmwood/East Saugatuck #7

7

W

1867-1958

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

Casco

Evergreen Glade #9

29

W

1878-1952

NE corner of 103rd Ave & 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/Kern/Miller #3

23

B

1855-1957

2 miles E of Monterey Center an the SW corner of 26th St & 130th Ave

Allegan book p. 24. Photo of school p. 24. In 1951, 14 students were enrolled

Allegan

Casco

Farnum #2

30

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. In 1945, 24 students were enrolled. School closed in 1968 and burned-down in 1998 then was torn-down

Allegan

Manlius

Fennville/Veeder #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

1950-1958

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

1854-1957

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

Trowbridge

Foster #4

20

B

1857-1957

SE corner of 32nd St and M-40

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/North School #5

5

W

1858-1957

Located on NE corner of 146th Ave & 34th St

Allegan book p. 26. Photo of school. Open until at least 1940

Allegan

Clyde

Fraser/Ikler/Frayer #2

21

W

circa 1868-1956

SE corner of 38th St & 136th Ave

Also called Ikler and Frayer School

Allegan

Hopkins

Frohm #6

25

W

1865-1957

Corner of 128th Ave & 22nd St, east-central Hopkins Township

Allegan book p. 4. Photo of site where school was. Schoolhouse is gone. Site is now farmland. p. 14. History of Allegan County

Allegan

Ganges

Fruitland/Orr #7

35

B

1839-1960

Fruitland at one time located on NW corner of 113th Ave & 62nd St. Located on Blue Star Hwy & 122nd Ave

Allegan book p. 28. Photo of school. Was first called Orr and later Fruitland #7. In 1958, 26 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Still standing. Ganges Township p. 69. Photo

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

Otsego

Gates/Barton #6

11

W

1862-1957

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

Laketown

Gibson #2

27

W

1867-1957

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

1865-1960

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

W

by 1854-late-1950s/early-1960s

Was located at NE corner of 146th & 14th St

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

Allegan

Ganges

Glenn #4

31

W/B

by 1854-1996

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

Grable/Lewis/Little Red Schoolhouse #9

17

B

1887-1957

Was located on corner of 108th Ave, SE corner of M-89, 2 miles W of Otsego

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. Photo

Allegan

Ganges

Grange Hall/Lewis #10

10

B

by 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

Wayland

Gregg School #3

26

W/B

1856-1957

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

Gregorville #10

10

W

1874-1957

Located On the NE side of Gregorville Rd

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

Allegan

Martin

Gun River #7

23

Log/B

1875-1956

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

1860-1957

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

1874-1956

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

1871-1957

28th St

Allegan p. 35. Photo of school. Owner J. Mohr. History of Allegan County. In 1962, 25 students were enrolled. Open at least by 1959. Photo

Allegan

Otsego

Hart/White #1

20

W

1837-1900

Part of School District #1 in Otsego Township and was located at the NE corner of 106th Ave & 10th St

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

Hartszig/Bartz #3

6

B

by 1907-1966

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

1865-1957

Located on N side of 146th Ave between 38th & 40th St

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. Photo

Allegan

Valley

Hettinger/Messinger #5

21

W

1873-1954

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

1863-1957

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

Overisel

High Point/Butler #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

Overisel

Highland/Albers #4

29

B

1872-1957

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

Heath

Hillcrest/Lemoin #2

25

W

1856-1957

Located at NE corner of 126th Ave & 38th St

One-room schools of Allegan book p. 41. Photo of school. Also known as Valley View School. Closed in 1965 and torn-down. In 1962, 23 students were enrolled

Allegan

Dorr

Hillside #8

28

W

1869-1957

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 #6

29

W

1864-1957

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

Hilton/Sauger #10

29

B

1875-1957

SE corner of 140th Ave & 9th St

Allegan book p. 77. Photo of school. 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. Photo p. 80