THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION

Ingham

Williamstown

Haynes/Hines #8f

W

1857-1957

6479 N Williamston Rd

Fractional with Perry. In 1957 the school was annexed to Perry Schools. CRORES p. 169

Ingham

Leroy

Herrick #4f

W

1855-1956

1726 House Rd

Fractional with Livingston Township. Annexed to Webberville in 1956. Webberville sold the school in 1960. CRORES p. 192

Ingham

Lansing

Horsebrook #1f

W

1844-1958

500 Grand River Ave, N

Fractional with Delhi Township. In 1953 a new school was built. It had 6 classrooms and parents donated books for the library. Horsebrook merged with Lansing Schools in 1958. Horsebrook continued as an Elementary School until 1979 when it closed. That school was located at 3500 Grand River North. CRORES p. 232

Ingham

Leslie

Housel #7f

Log/W

1848-1958

3011 Hawley Rd, Leslie

Fractional with Bunker Hill. The Housel School was annexed to Leslie in 1958. In 1964 Leslie sold 4 more rural schools. Housel was sold for $775 to be used for farm storage. The schoolhouse passed through several more families as a residence. Still standing. CRORES p. 69

Ingham

Ingham

Howard #6

Log/W

1842-1921

1389 Dexter Trail

In 1921 Howard consolidated with 7 other rural schools into their own district. Schoolhouse was sold, but is still standing and is a residence today. CRORES p. 50

Ingham

Bunker Hill

Howlett/Reeves #5f

W

1860-1960

2360 Dexter Trail

Fractional with Ingham Township. The WPA inventory says the school was built in 1860. WPA states it is 864 sq ft, with a wood-frame, stove and oil lights. No plumbing, but had a wood-frame garage. In 1960 annexed to Dansville Schools. Sat abandoned until it was torn-down about 2005. CRORES p. 140

Ingham

Vevay

Hubbard #5f

Log/W/B

1843-1964

1997 Ives Rd at corner of Barnes Rd

In 1924 the school was replaced by a 25 ft x 40 ft brick building at the corner of Ives and Barnes Rds. The old frame school was sold for $130 and moved to a local farm where it was a tool shed until torn-down. By 1927 Hubbard was a Standard School. In 1964 Hubbard annexed to Mason. In 1967 the brick school was converted into a beautiful residence. CRORES p. 98

Ingham

Delhi

Island #1f

W/B

1849-1964

Corner of Jolly & College Rds

Fractional with Meridian, Lansing and Alaiedon. In 1936 the WPA reported a frame structure 24 ft x 34 ft and 16 ft tall. There was also a 5 ft x 16 ft storm entrance. Had heating and electric lights. In 1964 the pupils were divided among Holt, Mason, East Lansing and Lansing Schools. After annexations completed by 1964 the schoolhouse was torn-down. The land is now part of Michigan State University. CRORES P. 204

Ingham

Onondaga

Kinneville/Winfield #13f

Log/W

1871-1957

Located in Kinneville community

Fractional with Eaton Township, Eaton County. The WPA inventory reports a date of 1908 for a 960 sq ft wood-frame schoolhouse that was remodeled in 1918. Sold in 1958 and extensively renovated into a residence. Still standing. CRORES p. 87

Ingham

Bunker Hill

Laberteaux/Dean #2f

B

1880-1963

4747 Nims Rd, Leslie

Fractional with Leslie Township. Was on one acre. Was 1,053 sq ft in size. Heat was hot air. Had electric lights, but no plumbing. In 1958 annexed to Leslie Schools. Was used as an Elementary School for awhile but was sold in 1964 for $800. Now a residence. ICORES P. 136

Ingham

Wheatfield

Lay/Caswell #4

Log/W

1859-1955

556 Linn Rd, Williamston

School annexed to Williamston. The schoolhouse is now a storage building. CRORES p. 180

Ingham

Leroy

Lee #1

B

1840-after 1936

2089 Dietz Rd

The 1936 WPA inventory found a 1,053 sq ft wood-frame school. It has a stove, electric lights but no plumbing. A wood shed 9 ft x 11 ft was noted. The district later consolidated with Webberville. The school was purchased and converted into a residence. CRORES P. 186

Ingham

Alaiedon

Leek #3f

Log/W

1842-1955

1012 Harper Rd

Fractional with Vevay. In 1921 Leek opted to consolidate with Okemos. The schoolhouse was moved but it is no longer in existence. CRORES p. 115

Ingham

Locke

Locke Center #2

W

after 1855-1956

NE corner of Bell Oak Rd & M-52

Michigan State University Locke Grange #1525 p. 69. Locke had the most pupils of any of the rural schools. The WPA project recorded a building 36 ft x 29 ft, wood-frame with electric lights and wood/coal stove. In 1956 Locke Center consolidated with Webberville. The building deteriorated and was razed. CRORES p. 276

Ingham

Delhi

Lott #4f

Log/W

1844-1951

2757 Pine Tree Rd near Dell Rd

Fractional with Alaiedon. 1951 saw Lott annexing to Holt District #1. Lott 1st, 2nd & 3rd graders did continue to attend Lott School. By 1953 Holt sold the school and property at auction. CRORES P. 210

Ingham

Stockbridge

Lowe #6

Log/W

1859-1956

M-52 & Oakley Rd

Thought to be the first school in Township opening in 1859. Consolidated with Stockbridge in 1952. Closed in 1956. Stockbridge sold the site in 1957. In 1975 the schoolhouse was purchased and moved to a farm at 2600 M-52 and used as an antique/gift shop. Then in 1983 purchased again and became a dental office as presently used. CRORES p. 19

Ingham

Lansing

Lower Village/Town School #2

Log/W/B

1845-after 1868

On Cedar St in Old Town

Cedar School was a one-room frame built school facing Wall St near the original log school. In 1851 that school was moved away and a two-story brick school was erected in its place. It had four-rooms. CRORES p. 226

Ingham

Delhi

Maple Grove/Tamarack #5f

Log/W

1853-1965

6031 S Martin Luther King Boulevard, Lansing

Fractional with Windsor, Eaton County. At a 1960 meeting voted to annex to Holt schools. Residents in the S half of Maple Grove district did annex to Holt and residents in the remaining half of Maple Grove annexed to Lansing. The school served as an Elementary School For Lansing until closing in 2005. School was sold and changed hands many times. Currently stands shuttered and dilapidated. ICORS p. 212

Ingham

Meridian

Marble #8

W/B

1860-1961

693 Hagadorn Rd, E Lansing

In 1861 a white-frame schoolhouse was built on the Marble Farm. In 1934 the white-frame schoolhouse was torn-down and a one-story brick school was built in its place. In 1957 Marble became a part of the City of East Lansing. CRORES p. 252

Ingham

Vevay

Mason Union School #1

Log/W/B

1837-current

City of Mason

Mason Union School, Grades K-12. The first graduating class was in 1873 with two graduates. CRORES p. 90

Ingham

Stockbridge

McKenzie #2

Log/B

1849-1952

3491 Brogan Rd, Stockbridge

In 1952 McKenzie consolidated with Stockbridge Schools and the elementary children continued going there until 1963, when they were transferred to Smith Elementary in Stockbridge. This was the last one-room school to close. A farmer purchased the building and it was used as a corn crib. CRORES p. 12

Ingham

Ingham

Meadville #4f

25

W

1838-1921

In crossroads called Meadville. S/25

Fractional with White Oak Township. In 1921 Dansville School district consolidated 8 rural schools including the Meadville District. Meadville was sold at auction in 1923 and torn-down. CRORES p. 46

Ingham

Leroy

Meech #2f

Log/W

1839-1958

NE corner Holt & Meech Rds

Fractional with Wheatfield. The WPA inventory said the school was 816 sq ft, wood-frame with a septic tank, toilets, electric lights, and heating. A 10 ft x 8 ft coal house was noted. In 1958 annexed to Williamston. The schoolhouse in 2019 was used for storage. CRORES p. 188

Ingham

Williamstown

Meridian Center/Meridian Station #10f

B

1891-1948

3596 Meridian Rd

Fractional with Wheatfield and Alaiedon. In 1948 the school annexed to Williamston. Schoolhouse was converted into a residence that still stands at 3596 Meridian Rd. CRORES p. 173

Ingham

Lansing

Middle Village #4

W

1848-1858

Middletown Lot 6, Block 17

Replaced by Townsend School in 1858. CRORES p. 230

Ingham

White Oak

Millville/Wilson #11

W

1878-1968

Located on Stockbridge Rd (M-52) near the Millville Church

In 1879 land was deeded in S/27 for a school. In 1895 the Standard Atlas shows a schoolhouse in S/27. In 1944 it became the Millville-Wilson school. In 1960 annexed to Dansville. In 1968 everything in Millville except the church was demolished to widen Highway M-52. CRORES p. 157

Ingham

Leslie

Miner/Craddock #4f

Log/W

1842-1946

SW corner of Jackson & Olds Rds

Fractional with Rives Junction in Jackson County. In 1946 it was closed and students went to District #9, Clark School and Leslie. In 1952 the district was annexed to Leslie Schools. The building was used for storage and was demolished about 2021. CRORES p. 64

Ingham

Leslie

Morse #2f

W

1859-1952

NW corner of Baseline & Churchill Rds

Fractional district with Rives Junction School in Jackson County. In 1859 it was a schoolhouse in S/33 owned by J. Morse. In 1892 the Leslie Local reported that the schoolhouse had improvements. In 1955 the district annexed to Leslie Public Schools. By 1956 the Leslie School approved the sale of 4 Elementary Rural Schools: Sunnyside, Childs, Weeks and Morse. CRORES p. 60

Ingham

White Oak

Mt Pleasant #3

32

Log/W

1859-1953

S/32 owned by Asahel Munson in 1859

Between 1945-1950 Mt. Pleasant School was closed, but reopened in 1950. In 1953 annexed to Dansville. CRORES p. 149

Ingham

Meridian

Mullett/White Bridge/Red Bridge #5

Log/W

1853-1922

4500 Van Atta Rd, Okemos

Also called White Bridge and Red Bridge. In 1922 Mullet consolidated with Okemos and the schoolhouse was sold. Became a residence, but the building was torn-down in 2019. CRORES p. 262

Ingham

Leroy

Nelson #12f

W

1860-after 1936

Now part of Michigan State University

Fractional with White Oak. In 1936 the WPA reported 864 sq ft in the wood-frame school with a stone foundation, heating provided by a wood & coal stove, and electric lights. Now part of Michigan State. CRORES p. 200.

Ingham

Delhi

Nichols #12f

W

1876-after 1955

5506 Nichols Rd

Fractional with Aurelius. The WPA 1936 inventory reported the 36 ft x 24 ft wood-frame building was built in 1880. It had a wood/coal stove, & electric lights. Th lease had expired. The district annexed to Mason in 1955. The building was demolished. CRORES p. 220

Ingham

Delhi

North #2

Log/W

1846-1960

S Cedar & S Pennsylvania & Miller Rds, where they all come together.

In 1924, North district built a new brick building but that was razed in the 1970's. In 1960 North annexed to Lansing. A Meijer Store now sits on the parcel where the schoolhouse was located. CRORES p. 208

Ingham

Lansing

Northwestern #1f

6

W

1876-1958

In S/6 of Lansing Township

Fractional with Delta, DeWitt and Watertown. A school was built by 1874 in S/6 called Northwestern School. Later a parcel of land in S/6 was deeded to Lansing to be used for a school site. Building demolished. CRORES p. 236

Ingham

Meridian

Okemos/Hamilton #2

Log/W

1850-1923

Village of Okemos

Michigan State University Okemos Grand #235 p. 69. The 1880 school was a two-story structure, 30 ft x 50 ft and housed 8 grades. That building was used until 1949. Okemos School was established in 1923. A fire in 1955 burned the 1873 building and in 1956 the old schoolhouse was torn-down. CRORES p. 258

Ingham

Onondaga

Onondaga/Riverside #1

B

1903-1972

On Onondaga Rd in the Village

The Whitney's donated land on the Grand River for Onondaga #1 called Riverside. In 1933 it was acknowledged as a Standard School. It had 2 or 3 classrooms. In 1958 it annexed to Leslie but continued to be used for elementary children from Onondaga possibly into the early 1970's. It is now a brick residence. CRORES p. 76 Michigan Shadow Towns says the large brick schoolhouse was built in 1903 and is now a residence. It closed in 1972 and the students go to Leslie. Onondaga had consolidated with Leslie in the 1960's

Ingham

Ingham

Osborne/Hoffman #1

W

1859-1921

E side of Osborne Rd, S of the end of Curtis Rd

The 1859 map shows schoolhouse No 1 on what is now known as Williamston Rd in S/12 of Ingham Township. In 1921 the Ingham Township Agricultural School district consolidated with 8 rural districts including Osborne. Osborne was sold in 1923 and torn-down to widen the road. CRORES p. 40

Ingham

Alaiedon

Phillips/Strickland #1f

Log/W

1837-1955

Original school Hagadorn & Lamb Rds

Log school built at Jefferson City in 1837. Joined with other schools to form their own district. In 1955 annexed to Mason Schools. CRORES p. 111

Ingham

Vevay

Pink #10f

W

1854-1965

NE corner of College & Columbia Rds. Now in City of Mason on Ash St

Fractional with Aurelius. Designated a Standard School. In 1962 the district consolidated with Mason but K and 1st graders still went to the Pink School. In 1965 the school was closed. By 1975 the school had deteriorated and the Road Commission planned to demolish the school. The Bicentennial Commission of the Mason Area Historical Society had the school moved to Ash St, City of Mason where it was restored and is now a one-room school museum. CRORES P. 106

Ingham

Aurelius

Plains #6f

Log/B

1837-1958

SW corner Waverly & Plains Rds

Fractional with Onondaga and Hamlin in Eaton Rapids Townships in Eaton County. In 1958 annexed to Eaton Rapids City Schools. The school was converted into a residence and still stands. CRORES p. 30

Ingham

Lansing

Pleasant Grove #1f

Log/B

1842-1958

4501 Pleasant Grove Rd, Lansing

Fractional with Delhi Pleasant Grove and was a Standard School in 1915. Malcolm X enrolled in Kindergarten at this school. The WPA describes the school as 2 1/2 acres in S/29. It merged with Lansing City in 1958. In 1994 the Lansing School Board sold the Pleasant Grove Elementary School to the Capital City Masonic Association for $250,000. CRORES p. 232

Ingham

Stockbridge

Pleasant View #3

W

1859-1952

2927 E Dexter Trail

Annexed to Stockbridge in 1952 along with about 30 other rural schools annexing to Stockbridge. Residence that still stands. CRORES p. 14

Ingham

Leroy

Podunk #3

Log/W

by 1848- 1946

Original location was at Dietz & Rix Rds

In 1886 it was a 864 sq ft wood-frame school. In 1936 the WPA says the school had two urinals and two toilets. Also a 8 ft x 14 ft shed. Before 1941 the school closed and pupils were transported to Williamston. The building stood vacant for several years. In 1941 the school and all contents were offered for sale to the highest bidder. It was sold and in the process of being moved when a big gust of wind blew it over. The owners gathered the boards and built a fine house that stands today. CRORES p. 190

Ingham

Wheatfield

Pollok #3f

Log/B

before 1850-1960

488 Waldo Rd, Dansville

The original log school built in 1849 was re-built using cement blocks in 1865. Wanting to be a Standard School in 1928 the school was remodeled. It annexed to Dansville by 1960. The brick schoolhouse was converted into a residence that still stands. CRORES p. 178 The Slate Spring 2012

Ingham

Meridian

Randall

W

1883-

The Meridian Historical Village Living Museum 5151 Marsh Rd, Okemos

Moved from Livingston County North of Fowlerville to the Meridian Historical Village Living Museum in Okemos, Michigan. CRORES

Ingham

Stockbridge

Reeves #2f

W

1836-to 1963

(1859 school) 5050 M-36 (Topping Rd)

Fractional with White Oak. Consolidated with Stockbridge Community Schools in 1952. Some one-room schools continued operation as Elementary Schools. Reeves students in 1963 were sent to Gregory. In 1997 the school was sold, and eventually became a chapel. Some information from Pioneer History of Ingham County CRORES p. 10

Ingham

Alaiedon

Robbins #2

Log/W/B

1839-1960

1244 Okemos Rd W of Harper Rd, Mason

Original log shandy burned-down. It was replaced in 1970 with a brick schoolhouse. It had wooden steps all across the front sidewalk to the road with a wood or coal shed that had storage space and shutters on the windows. Annexed to Mason in 1960. School now a residence. CRORES p. 113

Ingham

Vevay

Rolfe #2

Log/B

1843-1958

2881 Barnes Rd

In 1881 the Leslie Local reported that Rolfe is to get a new brick schoolhouse. In 1958 the Rolfe district annexed to Mason. This was the last rural school to annex that had been paying tuition to Mason schools for their pupils. School now a residence. CRORES p. 92

Ingham

Locke

Rowley #6

Log/W

1839-1960

NE corner Rowley & Perry Rds

In the fall of 1960 Rowley School consolidated with Webberville. The school building no longer exists. ICRORS p. 286

Ingham

Leslie

Sanders/Tuttle #2

Log/W

1840-1958

W side of Tuttle & Ingalls Rds

Called both the Sanders School and Tuttle School. Annexed to Leslie School District in 1958 but still used for elementary students. School building sold for $900 in 1964. No longer there. CRORES p. 60

Ingham

Alaiedon

Sandhill #9

W?

1873-1955

3007 Sandhill Rd

The 1936 WPA noted a 720 sq ft school with oil lights, no plumbing and heating from a wood/coal stove. In 1955 the district annexed to Mason. In 1961 Mason sold the schoolhouse and it was converted to a residence that still stands on the school grounds today. CRORES p. 126

Ingham

Leslie

Scoville #3

W/B

1843-1958

1291 Kinneville Rd at SW corner of Wright Rd

In 1958 Scoville was annexed to Leslie Schools. In 1964 Scoville was sold to the American Legion Post for $1,500. The brick building still stands and operates as a dog daycare and boarding facility. CRORES p. 62

Ingham

Onondaga

Sherd/Ferris #4

W

1843-1957

5506 Ferris Rd, Eaton Rapids

The 1936 WPA inventory located Onondaga #4 on the SE corner of S/5 on 3/4 of an acre. That building had been built in 1890 and remodeled in 1910. It was heated by a stove and had oil lamps for light. There was no plumbing. In 1957 the now called Ferris School annexed to Eaton Rapids School. It is now a residence. CRORES p. 80

Ingham

Wheatfield

Sherman #5

W

1867-1953

E side of Zimmer Rd N of Frost Rd

Was leased for the school in 1867. 14 candidates applied for the teaching position in 1870. The district annexed to Dansville in 1953. The school no longer stands. CRORES p. 181

Ingham

White Oak

Smith #1f

13

W

1859-1954

Maps of Ingham County show this school in S/13

Fractional with Iosco Township, Livingston County. In 1954 the Smith School is still shown on the 1954 road map of Ingham County. CRORES p. 146

Ingham

Stockbridge

Standish #4

Log

1859-after 1907

N side of Dexter Trail & Adams Rd

The 1874 Ingham Map shows Schoolhouse #4 in S/15 bordering S/16. The 1895 Atlas shows Schoolhouse No 4 in the SE corner of S/16. In 1907 land in S/15 is deeded for Standish School No. 4. CRORES p. 15

Ingham

Stockbridge

Stillson/Pleasant View #3

Log/W

1859-1952

3171 Stillson Rd

In 1885 a wood-framed school was built at 3171 Stillson Rd. In 1952 Stillson was consolidated (along with 29 other rural schools) into Stockbridge Community School District. May have continued as an Elementary School until 1963. Later converted into a residence that still stands. CRORES p. 14

Ingham

Lansing

Stoner #4f

B

1880-1957

3915 W St. Joseph St

The WPA in 1936 recorded this school was on a two acre parcel. In 1940 an addition and other improvements, made the schoolhouse double in size of the original building. Five school districts consolidated with Lansing in 1957 including Stoner School. The citizens at a vote were opposed to annexation with Lansing. Instead in 1960 they consolidated with Gretton Woods, Windmere View and Windemere Park. Eventually they joined the Waverly district. Waverly's Stoner School was for sale in 1972. CRORES p. 243

Ingham

Onondaga

Sunnyside #6

W

1858-1955

3990 Covert Rd, Onondaga

The WPA gave a date of 1891 for the building of this school. In 1936 They stated it was 806 sq ft, framed-school in S/12. No plumbing, heat from a stove, electric lights and well water. Also a 14 ft x 8 ft wood shed, and the one acre site was fenced. In 1955 it was annexed to Leslie. Children who lived in the annexed districts of Childs, Weeks, Morse or Sunnyside continued to attend the rural schools. Building sold in 1956. CRORES p. 82

Ingham

Ingham

Swan #5

Log/W

1856-1921

E Side of Meridian Rd N of Brown Rd

A log school was built around 1856. In 1921 Swan School consolidated with Dansville. The school and furnishings were sold and later torn-down. Remnants of the stone foundation remain. CRORES p. 48

Ingham

Leslie

Teaspoon/North Leslie #5

Log/W

1845-1956

Located in Teaspoon Corners, N Leslie

North Leslie's rural school at Teaspoon Corners, was annexed to Leslie in 1956. It was demolished to make way for US-127. CRORES p. 65

Ingham

Lansing

Thomas #9

B

1925-1953

On East St near Gier Park Elementary, Lansing

By 1925, Thomas was a brick school. In 1953 the students attending there were moved into the new Gier Park Elementary. The Thomas School may now be used for equipment or apartments. CRORES p. 253

Ingham

Aurelius

Toles/Gully College #7

W

1856-1957

SW corner of Toles & Gale Rds, Eaton Rapids

In 1875 a 21 ft x 27 ft wood-frame schoolhouse was built. It had stove heating and electric lights but no plumbing. The building was called Gully College. Toles annexed to the Eaton Rapids district in 1957. The schoolhouse was converted into a residence that still stands. CRORES p. 33

Ingham

Onondaga

Unknown Name #5

1

W?

1859

S/1 of Map of Ingham County

In 1874 the Atlas for Onondaga Township shows no schoolhouse in S/1 but schoolhouse #5 in S/12. CRORES p. 81

Ingham

Ingham

Unknown Name #7f

Log

1874-

On Township line between Ingham & Bunker Hill Townships

The 1874 Atlas shows a schoolhouse in S/32 on the border of Ingham and Bunker Hill Townships. CRORES p. 52

Ingham

Leslie

Unknown Name #8

18

W

closed by 1900?

S/18 now at 3131 Kinneville Rd, Leslie

Not much is known about this schoolhouse. In 1882 the residents voted to raise a tax for a new schoolhouse. One of these schools was purchased in the early 1900's and moved from the end of Blackmore and Kinneville Rds to the Kinneville Rd address. I CRORES p. 71

Ingham

Lansing

Upper Village/Town #3

B

1851-1868

Lot 10, Block 20, Reo Town, Lansing

Consolidated with Lansing Schools. CRORES p. 228

Ingham

Vevay

Walters #7

W

1854-1955

Tomlinson & Hull Rds

Walters School was designated a Standard School. The old schoolhouse was moved and converted into a residence that was demolished to make way for US-127. In 1955 Mason Schools annexed to Walters School. The brick schoolhouse was sold, but it too was demolished to make way for U.S. 127. Pioneer History of Ingham County CRORES p. 102

Ingham

Aurelius

Webb #4

Log/WB

1842-1955

5507 Columbia Rd near Eifert Rd

In 1955 the Webb School board asked to be annexed to Mason School District. The grounds and building were sold and the schoolhouse converted into a residence. CRORES p. 27

Ingham

Leroy

Webberville Elementary

1912-current

202 N. Main, Webberville

On National Historic Register. One of the only schools to be used continuously for 100+ years

Ingham

Leroy

Webberville K-12 #6

W/B

1856-1960

202 N Main St, Webberville

A school was built in 1856 on the Lansing-Howell Plank Rd (Present day Grand River Ave). In 1876 a three-room wood-framed school was built on Main St. In 1912 a new brick school was built and used as Webberville H.S. until 1960. High school, in use for 80 years large brick additions in the 40's, 50's Michigan State Historic Site 1993. CRORES p. 76 Traveling thru Time p 185

Ingham

Leroy

Webberville/Leroy #6

B

1856-after 1925

Original school at Webberville Rd & Grand River Ave

In 1874 there was a vote to move the school to the Leroy Village. The next year again there was a vote to change the location and built a new schoolhouse. Later that year it as decided that a three-room frame school would be built on Main St. It will be 32 ft x 50 ft, two-stories. By 1925 Leroy is now called Webberville. CRORES P. 76

Ingham

Leslie

Weeks #6

W

1841-1954

At SW corner of Bellevue & Blackmore Rds

In 1954 the district was annexed to Leslie Schools. In 1956 Leslie sold 4 rural schools including the Weeks. It still stands, but is in very dilapidated condition. CRORES p. 67

Ingham

Locke

West Locke #7f

B

1839-1945

2521 Haslett Rd

In this area the district numbers were not consistent. The original district No 4 before 1860 became District No 7 Fractional with Williamston and a brick schoolhouse was built in 1933. Also called Tom's School and Brick School. West Locke was a Standard School. They eventually consolidated with Williamston sometime after 1945. School still stands. CRORES p. 287

Ingham

Wheatfield

Westgate #7

W

1872-1953

985 Holt Rd

The 1936 WPA report said the school was 572 sq ft, wood-frame and reported being built in 1900. There was a store and electric lights but no plumbing. Annexed to Williamston in 1953. Schoolhouse was moved and used as the Township offices. The schoolhouse still is there by the new Township building. CRORES p. 184

Ingham

Ingham

Whipple #2f

W

1841-1921

Now at Columbia & Clark Rds

Fractional with Wheatfield. In 1921 Whipple and 7 other schools annexed with the Dansville Village district. In 1923 Whipple was sold and converted into a residence that is still standing. CRORES p. 42

Ingham

Wheatfield

Whitcomb #1

Log/W

1835-1948

NW corner of Noble & Williamston Rds

In 1948 petitions were circulated to annex to Williamston. In 1950 the schoolhouse was demolished. ICRORS p. 174

Ingham

Wheatfield

White Dog #6

Log/B

1859-1967

1251 Noble Rd

In 1963 White Dog was the last one-room, still operating school district in Ingham County. For High School they attended Dansville High School. By 1967 White Dog students were attending Williamston district. CRORES p. 182

Ingham

Aurelius

Wilcox #3f

Log/W

1840-1957

SW corner of Barnes & Onondaga Rds

Fractional with Onondaga. In 1957 the school was annexed to the Mason School district. Residents in the western part of the district asked to be annexed to the Eaton Rapids district. This was agreed upon. Schoolhouse was sold and converted into a residence. The structure later burned to the ground. CRORES p. 25

Ingham

White Oak

Williams #7

7

Log/W

1877-1953

Map of Ingham and Livingston Counties show the school in S/7

In 1877 a new schoolhouse was built. In 1953 they sent all students to Dansville. The land was sold in 1953. CRORES p. 152

Ingham

Williamstown

Williamston #1

Log/W/B

1839-current

Williamston, Michigan

Michigan State University Williamston Grange #115 p. 70. The Township of Philipstown (now Williamstown) had a name change in 1839. In 1844 a school was built in a small building in the village. It was logs sawn into boards. It was 12 ft x 14 ft and 8ft high. It was subsequently sold. By 1875 a fine brick building was erected at what in 1971 was the site of the Junior HS. In 1887 the brick school burned. Two schools were built to replace it and were completed by 1887. CRORES p. 160

Ingham

Vevay

Wilson #10f

1872-1965

1718 W Columbia Rd

First school built around 1872 in Wilsonville. In 1933 the schoolhouse was completely rebuilt and modernized to be a Standard School. In 1938 it burned to the ground and was never rebuilt. After that, the students were transported to Mason and in 1954 Wilson merged with Mason Schools. CRORES p. 104

Ingham

White Oak

Wilson/Clements #2

Log/W

1847-1955

1644 Diez Rd

Wilson was annexed to Dansville in 1955. The school was converted into a residence that still stands. CRORES p. 149

Ingham

Onondaga

Wolcott #10f

Log/W

1859-1957

5135 Waverly Rd, Eaton Rapids

Fractional with Hamlin Township, Eaton County. In 1957 Eaton Rapids notified the rural schools that their students in 9-12th grades would no longer be accepted by Eaton Rapids unless the district annexed to Eaton Rapids. Five rural schools in Ingham County, including Wolcott, did annex to Eaton Rapids. The empty school site reverted back to the heirs of the land donor. The structure was converted into a residence and is still standing. CRORES p. 84

Ionia

Otisco

#4

1897?

8001 Brundy Road in Ellis. E side of I-75 between Indian River & Wolverine. Now a residence

Ionia

Orange

#6

5

1870-1994

NE corner of Davis Hwy & S State Rd, M-66

See also under Ionia

Ionia

Lyons

8

8

by 1839

Ionia

Danby

Abbey #1f

36

Nov 1, 1845

Near Sanders in very bottom corner of Danby Township

In 1849 had 36 scholars. History of Ionia & Montcalm Counties

Ionia

Odessa

Algodon #5

6

NW corner of Clarksville and Bliss Rds

Close to former site of settlement of Algodon, Michigan

Ionia

Ionia

Badder #6

28

by 1860-June 1971

Corner of Clyde and Kingston Rds

1878 Annual School Rep says #5 had 66 students. Awarded Standard School of Merit in 1916. Annexed to Ionia June 1971. History of Ionia & Montcalm Counties

Ionia

Odessa

Baird #3

17 & 20

SE corner of Bippley and Bliss Rds

Original schoolhouse was in S/17 in the NE corner. Annual School Rep 1878 said #3 had 81 students. History of Ionia & Montcalm

Ionia

North Plains

Baker #7

6

By 1880

NW corner of McKenna and Hayes Rds

District #7 on 1880 Annual School Report shows 41 students. History of Ionia and Montcalm Counties. At some point merged with Carson City School District. Status of schoolhouse unknown

Ionia

Sebewa

Baldwin/Johnson #7

20

N side of Musgrove Rd & W of Kimmel Rd

No longer standing. Called both Baldwin School and Johnson School

Ionia

Danby

Barr #6

5

W

1887-

9945 Kent St, Portland. S side of Portland City

Now a Residence. Was for sale with sign out front. Sold and renovated

Ionia

Odessa

Beard

20

Geological Survey 1917

Ionia

Otisco

Belding #9

B

1868

Village of Belding in School district #9

Expanded in 1881 to brick and two-stories, with a cupola. Cost $4,500. 205 students, Principal and two teachers

Ionia

Otisco

Belding #9

11

Located in City of Belding

Ionia

Berlin

Benedict #5f

1

W

1870-1991

3981 State Rd (M-66)

This schoolhouse is no longer standing. Torn-down about 2008. Michigan State Board of Education. Notation about it being closed in 1991. Slate Fall 2003

Ionia

Berlin

Berlin #1

1849

Annual School reports

In 1849 there were 23 scholars. In 1856 there were 7 districts with a total of 284 scholars.1880: Districts 2, 3f, 4, 5f, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11f. Total students: 599

Ionia

Berlin

Berlin #2

1848

Annual School report for 1848

29 scholars

Ionia

Berlin

Berlin #3

1848

Annual School report for 1848

42 scholars

Ionia

Berlin

Berlin #4

1848

Annual School report for 1848

34 scholars

Ionia

Berlin

Berlin Center #6

21

Log/B

1883-

Near intersection of Peck Lake & Jordan Lake in Berlin Center

In 1883, replaced the first schoolhouse on this site. Probably made of logs. After closing became a residence

Ionia

Odessa

Bippley/Odessa Center/Odella Center #7f

15

by 1878

NE corner of Bippley & Hardwood Rds, near Clinton Trail

Was also known as Odella Center. In 1878 Annual School Report said #7f had 51 students. History of Ionia & Montcalm Counties. After the school closed it was a residence but it is now gone

Ionia

Sebewa

Bishop #5

34

consolidated 1940's

This building probably located near SE corner of Tupper Lake & Sunfield Rd

Consolidated with Sunfield in the late 1940's. Sold and used as a corn crib. No longer standing

Ionia

Orleans

Blanchard #5

34

NW corner of Hayner & Peterson Rds

Ionia

Boston

Boston

1879

School Inspectors Report for 1879

Districts 1, 2, 3f, 4, 5f, 6, 7f, 8f, and 9. 657 total students

Ionia

Boston

Boston #1f

20

Log

Nov 1838-1840

First school in Boston on and owned by James Hutchinson

Confiscated by Edson English. Moved his family into the schoolhouse and added onto it 1840

Ionia

Boston

Boston #1f

19

Apr 9, 1838

3 square miles in area. Parts in more than 1 section

(Was originally District #4 of Ionia Township) In 1847 there were 27 scholars

Ionia

Boston

Boston #2f

30

Sep 28, 1839

Parts in more than 1 section

In 1847 there were 26 scholars

Ionia

Boston

Boston #3

B

Aug 1873

Saranac Village and potions of Berlin

In 1847 there were 38 scholars. In 1845 the money apportioned to the 3 schools in the Boston district was $17.08. The Saranac School (#3 was a 6 room brick structure, two-stories and basement which contained the fire department. It cost about $17,000 to build. It belongs to Berlin #3. History of Ionia & Montcalm Counties p. 200-206

Ionia

Boston

Boston #4

15

Apr 24, 1847

Ionia

Boston

Boston Center #4

22

by 1860-

Near intersection of Nash and Gould Rds, N of Grand River Ave

Ionia

Odessa

Bretz #2

25 & 35

SW corner of Tupper Lake & Harwood Rds

Original schoolhouse was in S/25 in the NE corner. In 1878 Annual School Report said #2 had 72 students. History of Ionia & Montcalm Counties

Ionia

Otisco

Brink #5

34

1860

At the S end of Otisco Township on Krupp Rd near Keene Township line

Ionia

Campbell

Bushnell #1

11

Log

by 1860

Moved toward Clarksville on Clinton Trail (now abandoned trail)

#1 Originally on Marvel Churches and in S/10. History of Ionia and Montcalm Counties

Ionia

Otisco

Button #8

19

by 1860

This building probably located near SE corner of Tupper Lake & Sunfield Rd

Ionia

Campbell

Campbell #1

10...

Log

Oct 1849

On Marvel Churches and in section 10.

District #1 included sections 2, 11, 14, 3, 10, 15, 9, 22, and 12

Ionia

Campbell

Campbell #2

19...

Mar 14, 1854

District #2 included sections 19, 20, 21, 28 and north halves of 29 & 30. #2 was changed to #3 in 1855

Ionia

Campbell

Campbell #4

5...

May 13, 1856

District #4 included sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18 and some of 4, 9, 16

Ionia

Campbell

Campbell #5

27...

Aug 20, 1856

District #5 included sections 27, 26, 25, 34, 35, 36 and south half of sections 22, 23, and 24

Ionia

Campbell

Campbell Corners

23

S/23

Geological Survey 1917

Ionia

Campbell

Campbell Districts

1879

Annual School report for 1879

Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8. Total enrollment 475

Ionia

Campbell

Campbell new #1

Mar 20, 1855

New district #1 included sections 1, 12, 13, 14, 22, 2 and some of 3

Ionia

Campbell

Campbell new #2

Mar 20, 1855

New district #2 included sections 3, 10, 15, 22, 4, 9, 16 and some of 11 and some of 3

Ionia

Campbell

Campbell/Odessa #6

May 4, 1858

District #6f included Campbell sections 24, 25, 36 and west halves of sections 2, 29 & 32 in Odessa

Ionia

Campbell

Campbell/Odessa #6

May 4, 1858

District #6f included Campbell sections 24, 25, 36 and west halves of sections 2, 29 & 32 in Odessa

Ionia

Sebewa

Carpenter

32

S/32

Was a residence

Ionia

Odessa

Carr #9

2

by 1878

NW corner of Clarksville & Harwood Rds

1878 Annual School Report said Odessa #9 had 45 students for a total of 549 in Odessa Township. History of Ionia & Montcalm Counties p. 13

Ionia

Ronald

Case #6f

35

Merged with Ionia

Ionia

Orleans

Chittle #8

4

NW corner of Kiddville & Orleans Rds

Ionia

Portland

Christian Bent #4

17

W side of Johnson Rd, 14 miles S of Seeley Rd

Merged with Portland Schools

Ionia

Otisco

Cole/Cowles/Kemp #4f

1

W

by 1868-1962

W side of Kidville Rd, S of Long Lake Rd

Sometimes also called Cowles School or Kemp School. This district consolidated with Belding in 1943. Schoolhouse sold in 1970, possibly for a residence at 1007 Belding Rd. Not sure

Ionia

Orange

Coleman #3f

1

Log

circa 1880

SE corner Sunfield Rd & Grand River Ave

In 2024 a residence

Ionia

Portland

Collins #5

5

NW corner of David Hwy & State Rd

Merged with Portland

Ionia

Danby

Compton #1f

33

Log/W

1854-1958

NE corner of Sanders Rd & Eaton Hwy

Annexed in about 1958 to Mulliken for Elementary students and to Grand Ledge for High School students. The 2 log schools were sold and used by the locals. Unknown about wooden-frame school

Ionia

Otisco

Cook's Corner #1

9

by 1860

W side of White's Bridge, 1/4 mile N of M-44

Ionia

Otisco

Cook's Corners

circa 1850

Half mile to the west of Cook's Corners in Otisco Township

Teachers: Julia Ann ackley and Seth Reed.

Ionia

Berlin

Coon #3

24

W

1866-Active

6679 S State Rd (M-66) just N of Grand River, Ionia 48846

Active School (at least by 1994)

Ionia

North Plains

County Line #9f

3

By 1880-1956

Bricker Rd between O'Brien & Beahan Rds

District #9f in 1880 on Annual School report had 70 students enrolled. History of Ionia and Montcalm Counties. County Line merged with Hubbardston in 1956. Later they all merged with Carson City Schools

Ionia

Lyons

Crane #9

32

closed by 1935

SW corner of Peckins & Staley Rds

Crane annexed with Lyons about 1935. Status of schoolhouse is unknown

Ionia

Keene

Culter #4f

33

by 1860

Close to Centerline & Pinckney Rds

Fractional with Otisco Township

Ionia

Danby

Danby #1

23

Nov 1, 1845

Made out of former Portland #7

In 1849 there were 36 scholars

Ionia

Danby

Danby #2f

19

June 6, 1846

In 1849 had 13 children

Ionia

Danby

Danby #3

1 & 2

Nov 3, 1849

Ionia

Danby

Danby #4

9

Sep 2, 1854

Included other sections

Ionia

Danby

Danby Districts

1856

Schools #1, #1f, #2f, #3, #4, #5f, #6f. Annual School Report for 1880 shows these same schools and total enrollment of 348

Ionia

Campbell

Darby #5

35

Aug 20, 1858

Darby Rd, S of M-50 (Tupper Lake Rd)

Opening date for #5 from History of Ionia and Montcalm Counties

Ionia

Keene

Day/Sayles #2f

27

By 1880

SE corner of Sayles & Harley Rd, White Bridge & County Line Rds

District #2f on 1880 Annual School Report had 37 students. History of Ionia and Montcalm counties. After it closed it was moved 1/4 mile W and is now a residence District #2f on 1880 Annual School Report had 37 students. History of Ionia and Montcalm counties. After it closed it was moved 1/4 mile W and is now a residence

Ionia

Easton

Dexter #2

30

by 1860

Near Sayles & Johnson Rds

Ionia

Easton

Dildine #3

10

Sept 22, 1843

At Dildine & Bellamy Rds near Spring Brook Creek Rd

District #3 opening date from History of Ionia and Montcalm Counties. When the school closed it was purchased and converted into a residence

Ionia

Berlin

Durkee

27

S/27

Geological Survey 1917

Ionia

Ronald

Dye #10

7

SE corner of Woodward Lake & Jones Rds

Merged with Palo

Ionia

Sebewa

East Sebewa

Ionia

Easton

Easton #1

Log

before 1843

Strong's Corners

First teacher Thomas Chamberlain was harsh disciplinarian and some parents were not happy with his methods

Ionia

Easton

Easton #2

Sep 22, 1843

Sections 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, and south halves of sections 7, 8, 31 and 32 that lay N of the Grand River. In 1846 there were 28 pupils

Ionia

Easton

Easton #3

Sep 22, 1843

Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and west halves of 2 and 11 and north halves of 7 and 8. In 1846 there were 34 pupils

Ionia

Easton

Easton Districts

1879

District #1 had 80 students. #2- 67, #3- 62, #4- 80, #5- 51, #6- 65. Total 408 pupils

Ionia

Easton

Easton new #1

July 8, 1844

Sections 13, 14, 24, 23, south half of 12, some of 11, and 25 and 26 that lay north of the Grand River. In 1846 there were 40 pupils

Ionia

Berlin

Eddy #11

2

W

before 1908-1966

SE corner of Ainsworth Rd & Davis Hwy

Building removed and replaced by a residence. MORSA

Ionia

Danby

Frost #3

11

by 1860-Aug 16, 1965

10521 E Grand River Ave Portland, MI 48875

Annexed to Portland School in August 1965. Sold school to Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church

Ionia

Otisco

German school

circa 1875

School in connection with the Roman Catholic Church

About 40 students. Teacher Joseph Cramer and an assistant Henry Smith

Ionia

Portland

Gibbs #4f

18

merged Aug 1970

N side of Peck Lake Rd, 1/2 mile E of Keefer Rd

Fractional. Merged with Portland School in August 1970

Ionia

Sebewa

Goddard #2

32 or 29

SE corner of Tupper Lake & Goddard Rds

Original school building built in 1853 and was one mile E of Goddard Rd

Ionia

Easton

Goodwin #4

7

by 1860

Inside square of Kent County line, Johnson, Ellison & McKendry Rds

Annual School Report for 1879 shows district #4 with an enrollment of 80 students. History of Ionia and Montcalm Counties

Ionia

Ionia

Gorham #9f

34

SW corner of Sunfield Rd, N of Orange Township line

Annexed to Lyons Schools

Ionia

Orleans

Green #7f

18

NW corner of Kiddville & Orleans Rds

Ionia

Danby

Grubtown, Pryor, Pence #2

23

NE corner of Van Buren & Frost Rds

Various names such as Grubtown, Pryor & Pence

Ionia

Boston

Hahn #9

8

Near Riverside & Hotchkiss Rds

Ionia

Orleans

Hall #6

25

N side of Hubbell Rd, E of Hoppough Rd

Original school was located in S/36 in SW corner of Hubbell & Hoppough Rds

Ionia

Sebewa/Danby

Halladay/Blue #6

25

1863-

NW corner of Tupper Lake & Keefer Rds

In 1875 located on NW corner of Tupper Lake & Keefer Rds. Moved in 1905. Also called Blue School as it was painted blue

Ionia

Portland

Hamlin #2

15

NW corner of Marsalle Rd & Divine Hwy

District merged with Portland Schools

Ionia

Portland

Hardscrabble #5

9 and 4

W Side of Steadman Rd, S of Van Vleck Rd

Original school was located in S/9. Merged with Palo

Ionia

Berlin

Hartwell #7

5

B

1872

Intersection of Davis Hwy & Eddy Rd

Ionia

North Plains

Hayes #1f

30

W/Siding

closed about 1972

4087 Hayes Rd near Schaeffer Rd

District merged with Ionia about 1972

Ionia

Easton

Haynor #6f

11

1866-Active

1779 Haynor Rd, Ionia 48846

In 1976 was made a State Historic Site. Active school still in operation with two teachers (K-6?) (at least by 1994) Annual School Report for 1879 shows District #6f with 65 students. History of Ionia and Montcalm Counties

Ionia

Orleans

Heald #4

33

NW corner of Heald &Hoyt Rds

Ionia

Berlin

Hendercleider #8

29

Near intersection of Portland Hwy & Bliss Rds

Ionia

Sebewa

High School #1

24

S/24

CD 68/69. Fractional. MORSA

Ionia

Ionia

Holcomb #4

6

by 1860

NE corner of Parmeter & Jefferson Rds

Ionia

Otisco

Hoppough #1f

32

W side of White's Bridge Rd, 3/4 mile S of 5 mile Rd

Ionia

Orleans

Howe #11

36

W side of M-66 between Hubbell & Peterson Rds

Ionia

Portland

Howell/Howe #1

24

NE corner of Barnes & Spaulding Rds

District merged with Portland. Known as both Howell and Howe School (There is a Howe School in Orleans Township)

Ionia

North Plains

Hubbardston

12

W/B

1858-

Village of Hubbardston located in NE corner of Ionia County

First school was built in 1858. Second school in 1868. In 1879, a new two-story brick school was built according to Michigan Shadow Towns. Fine brick school-building now used by the district. Cost $5,500. Average attendance is about 150. Principal and two teachers

Ionia

North Plains

Hubbardston #8f

12

Located in Village of Hubbardston

Fractional. 2 sections of Lebanon Township, Clinton County. At some point merged with Carson City. Status of schools unknown

Ionia

Ronald

Hubbell #8

30

merged by 1969

NW corner of Hubbell & Jefferson Rds

Schoolhouse burned-down Jan 1922. Nothing saved. Loss was $550.00. Rebuilt and merged with Ionia after 1969

Ionia

Ionia

Ionia Village

1834-1875

The very first school taught by Dr. Lincoln in his office. He was the pioneer physician of the county. Dr. W. B. Lincoln built the first frame house in Ionia (City) in 1834. His was also the first wedding on July 5, 1835. In autumn of 1835 was the first public school. In 1836 taught the summer in Ionia. Schoolhouse #1. Baptist Church met there in 1837. Methodist also met in Village schoolhouse around 1840ish. In 1880 there was a H.S. in Ionia and 3 Ward Schools (4 wards in Ionia) School #1 on Main St, W of Dexter in 1837. In 1843 voted to build a new schoolhouse, but argued over location so it wasn't until 1848 that a site was chosen. A One-story school burned-down soon after it was finished. Another school was built on the same site. In 1855 the tax was 99 cents per child on 211 children. In 1864 another school was built and in 1875 a school in West Ward was built. Ionia Internet

Ionia

Campbell

Jennings #7

30

by 1879

SW corner of M-50 &Thompson Rd

Look like most of the other one-room schools in Ionia County. It was white with a belfry. No health insurance, no sick days. There were about 14 students attending in 1945. The Slate Fall 2012. At some point moved from one corner at the intersection to the other corner. History of Ionia and Montcalm Counties

Ionia

Sebewa

Johnson #7

20

Ionia

Orange

Keefer #1f

1

W

1869-1971

Corner of Keefer Hwy & Reeder Rd, Lyons MI

Received picture and information of Sandra Sterling (sedlin@msn.com). Her mother attended K and I think she and her brother and sister attended. They lived across the street. Address is correct. When it closed students went to either Ionia or Portland depending on where they lived. Fractional but unknown where. Only districts in Ionia County were Portland, Lyons, Ionia and Orange. She will look for more info 3/2024

Ionia

Keene

Keene #1

Apr 11, 1844

Sections 30, 31, 29.

Ionia

Keene

Keene #2

Ionia

Keene

Keene #3

Jun 13, 1842

Sections 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36

Ionia

Keene

Keene #4

Sections 13,14,15,22,23, and 24.

Ionia

Keene

Keene #5

June 13, 1842

Sections 28, 29 and 30.

Ionia

Keene

Keene #6

Jan 21, 1846

Sections 35, and parts of 36, 34, 33, 26, 27, 4, 3, and 6.

Ionia

Keene

Keene Districts

1880

District #1 35 students; #2f 37; #3 37; #4f 35; #5 41; #6 67; #7 41; #8 49;#9 31. Total number of students in 1880 in twp: 373.

Ionia

Otisco/Keene

Kemp/Cole/Cowles #4f

25

W

1868-1962

A residence at 1007 Belding Rd? Not sure

See Cole School. In 1943 consolidated with Belding Schools. Schoolhouse sold in 1970, possibly for a residence on Belding Rd

Ionia

Otisco

Kiddville

circa 1850

Brinks District, E of Kiddville Rd

Teacher: Mrs. Elam Moe

Ionia

Otisco

Kiddville/Oakwood #4

1

by 1860

Long Lake Rd at Kiddville Rd

Sometimes called Oakwood