THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION

Ganun

Palmyra

Lenawee

-1954

Reorganized into Blissfield December 3, 1954

Garber (Bliss #1)

Bliss

Emmet

26

Log

1879-1883

NE corner of S/26

Only used a few years until 1883. Torn-down and warehouse built on site

Gard #1

St Joseph Village

Berrien

Hilltop Rd & Cleveland Ave

Gone. H-P Clip April, 1995. Gard District. No longer standing

Garden

Unknown

Huron

Log

by 1885

1/2 mile N of Kind Rd on M-53

Built by J. W. Kimball. Only had school 3 months in winter. Located where the village hall is now. Life Along the Shore p. 190

Garden Island #2

St James

Charlevoix

1920-21. MORSA

Garden of Eden #1

Arlington

Van Buren

3

S/3, Center Rd of N end of S/1

1895 County map. Schools Awake

Gardinier #3

Benona

Oceana

22

W

circa 1900-

7169 W Baker Rd Shelby

Gardner School was located next to the Benona Township Hall. The school burned-down around 2010. Original bell still at site of school

Gardner

Gilead

Branch

Used for barn. Farm use. 1941 Branch County Road Comm Map

Gardner

Cooper

Kalamazoo

35

E of Riverview Dr between G Ave & Mt Olivet Dr

Gardner

Lapeer

Lapeer

26

East of Hunters Creek

Converted into a private residence

Gardner

Menominee

12

Gardner

Denmark or Juniata

Tuscola

M-46, 5 miles from Vassar

Teacher: Mona Bell 1930-1949

Gardner #2f

Bingham

Clinton

Log/W

1864-1969

SW corner of Walker & Airport Rds

Fractional with Bengal Twp. Thirty 3rd graders attended here in 1968. Schools of Clinton County, Michigan. Also known as Kneeland School. Annexed with St. Johns and they sold the school for $70. Clinton Co New 10/21/1970. Clinton Co p. 32

Gardner #2f

Lockport

St. Joseph

W

1852-

Corner of Covered Bridge Rd & M-86, Centreville

Vacant. Privately owned

Gardner #5

Wayland

Allegan

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

Gardner #6f

Tyrone

Livingston

33

By 1862-After 1929

S/33, On corner of Hartland & Fausset Rds

Gardner School was fractional with students from Hartland. Gardner and others consolidated to form Hartland School District. Tyrone Revisited p. 11. Taught children K-8. Tyrone Revisited p. 53. Residence of Halbritter family

Gardner's Corner

Wakeshma

Kalamazoo

15

1 mile N of Fulton, MI. S side of V Ave, 1/4 mile E of intersection of 42nd St & V Ave

Now a residence

Gardner/Brong #4

Buchanan

Berrien

14

circa 1860-

3588 Andrews Rd, NW edge of Buchanan

One Teacher. Herald-Palladium, June 4, 1997. Originally on corner of Wagner & Gardner Rds

Gardner/Brong #4

Weesaw

Berrien

14

circa 1860-

NW corner of Wagner & Gardner Rds

Also known as Brong School. There are 2 Townships this school has been located in, Buchanan #4 and Weesaw #4. No idea where info is from

Gardner/Hale #4

Plainfield

Iosco

16

W

9/1/1880-1957

Range 5 & Range 6 NW of Hale Lake. Originally called the Gardner School, the Hale School was 1 mile W & 1/2 mile N of Hale

Hale School opened on September 1, 1880 with 3 pupils. Miss Mabel Wilmot was the teacher. The school was well built and fully equipped. History of Plainfield Township p. 3. In 1901 the Hale School was moved into the Village of Hale. From 1901-1908 it was a one-room, one teacher school. In 1908 two-rooms were to be added, but the 2nd room was not completed until 1910. In 1911, the first 10th graders graduated. Students only attended until 10th grade until 1942. History of Plainfield Township p. 8

Gardonier #6f

Taylor

Wayne

Garfield #1

Garfield

Bay

11

W

1891-1956

9 Mile Rd between Ericson & Newburg Rds

A one-room country school existed as Garfield #1. Part of this school burned, but some of it was salvaged and used to help build a residence on the school site. Henry Uhlman who began his teaching career at Garfield #1 went on to become the Superintendent of Pinconning Public High Schools

Garfield #1

Swan Creek

Saginaw

2nd school moved to 9475 Swan Creek Rd. Burned '68.

School Bell cracked in the fire. In 2005 bell given to Swan Creek Township Board, 11415 Lakefield Rd Swan Creek

Garfield #1f

Lee

Calhoun

Fractional. MORSA

Garfield #4f

Clinton

Macomb

Chippewa Valley Schools

Garfield Center #3

Garfield

Newaygo

15

W/B

1882-1965

Corner of 72nd (M-82) & Bingham Rd

Garfield was named after President Garfield. It was on a one-acre site purchased in 1882 for $25.00. The first wooden-frame school burned. The second school was built of red brick. The school closed in 1965 annexing to Newaygo. The Township used the school for the Township Hall for many years until it required more space. In 2001 a Historical Committee decided to work on restoring the schoolhouse to its old-time educational looks

Garfield School

Quinnesec

Dickinson

Garfield School was struck by lightning last Monday and damaged to the extent of $500. A corner of the building was damaged and windows broken. The roof was also damaged to some extent. None working there were injured. Iron Mountain Press. Dickinson book p. 182, 7/12/1906

Garfield School #2

Breitung

Dickinson

11/1/1923 p. 268, 1 principal, 3 teachers

Garland #7

Peninsula

Grand Traverse

Garlinghouse

Rudyard

Chippewa

Rudyard School District. Gone

Garner

Denmark

Tuscola

Corner of Bradleyville Rd & M-46

Garner

Vassar

Tuscola

M-46

Teacher: Mona Bell 1930-1949

Garnett

Hudson

Mackinac

20

W

1890's-1950-s

Garnett settlement, Garnett Rd

Two-rooms. Engadine area Teachers: Ed Canton in 1920's, Ewald Fergin and Albert Mark

Garrison

Oshtemo

Kalamazoo

6

SW corner of G Ave & 2nd St

Garrison #2

Vernon

Shiawassee

18

W

1858-1962

SW corner of Garrison & Vernon Rds

It's probable the first school was made of logs. In 1932 there was a nice frame school built for the students and teacher. The district annexed to Durand in 1962. The old school is no longer standing. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 63

Garver #7

Friendship

Emmet

6

W

-1941

On 1939 census had 34 students. Voted to close in Sept 1941. Annexed to Harbor Springs Aug 1952. In 1953 Harbor Springs sold both Garver and Indian Garden school buildings and land

Garver #7

Hart 7

Oceana

20

W

1895-1960's

E side of 72nd Ave, 1/4 mile N of Taylor Rd

Was or may be Hart Township Seat. This district annexed to the Earth School District. It may have been farm storage at one time, but it is now a vacant lot

Gates

Antwerp

Van Buren

2

1857

Corner of Red Arrow Hwy & 24th St

Property deeded to school district from Ezra & Harriet Elizabeth Gates, October 12, 1857

Gates #1f

Yankee Springs

Barry

2

W

1859-1934

Corner of Shaw Lake & Yankee Springs Rd

Taught grades 1-8. Fractional. Privately owned. MORSA. Converted into a residence. Granny's Memories. Photo of Gates School and photos of students

Gates Rural #11

Roxand

Eaton

W

1878-1965

Building demolished. Closed in 1930 for lack of students. Shortly after it re-opened. Rural Schools of Eaton County p. 232

Gates/Barton #6

Otsego

Allegan

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

Gay

Sheridan

Calhoun

Located on Duck Lake Rd, halfway between H & J Drives N

Albion Evening Recorder, November 1, 1955

Gay

Sherman

Keweenaw

30

W

1902-1961

Corner of Lake & 2nd Sts in Gay, MI

Originally built in 1902 and expanded in 1927, it served local children until the copper mills closed and it shut down in 1961. The Society took over the property in 2009, restoring the building to tell the history of Gay and the impact of the copper mining companies

Gay #2

Sheridan

Calhoun

12

W

1872-1966

40 rods N of the present school on N 29 mile Rd

Named for John Gay, a pioneer of Sheridan Township since 1836. The new Gay School was built in the summer of 1872. The present school address is 16420 29 Mile Rd. Both Springport and Albion wanted Gay to annex with them. Finally Gay agreed to go with Albion in 1966. Gay was closed and was converted into a residence. The bell was given as a gift. A History of Albion

Gaylord #1

Livingston

Otsego

33

W

1883-1889

3 blocks W of the RR on Main St, Gaylord

First structure completed in 1883 and used through 1889. First class to graduate was in 1886. First school in Michigan to fly the US Flag. Later sold to Buck & Bolton who moved it and used it as a potato warehouse. Early Times of Otsego County p. 47

Gaylord Union School

Livingston

Otsego

33

B

1890-1952

Central Ave between 2nd & 3rd St, next to the present Community Center in Gaylord

Two-story brick school. Grades K-12. The school did accept rural school students when they finished 8th grade. It was a two-story brick building and had electric lights. Served the school district until 1952. First graduation exercises were in 1886. Early Times of Otsego County p. 48

Gayville #3

LaSalle

Monroe

17

W?/B

1860/by 1876-1947

14043 Gayville Rd, Lasalle, MI 48145

This school first appears on the 1876 map, so sometime between 1859 when NOT on map and 1876. It is possible a 2nd school was built of brick. Both were on the same original site and remained in use until consolidation in 1948/49, although it closed in 1947. Consolidated with Custer Schools. After closing it became a residence. Country Schools of Monroe: Gayville

Geddes #3

Thomas

Saginaw

16

B

late 1860's-1951

Lone Rd

#3 Geddes was the 3rd school built in Thomas Township. It was a brick building built in the late 1860's on Lone Rd in S/16 (the School Section) The school was closed in 1951 when it merged with Hemlock Schools. History of Thomas Township

Geddes #8

Ann Arbor

Washtenaw

Gone

Gee

White River

Muskegon

1

Meinert & Lamos Rds, S/1

Consolidated with Montague Public School

Gee #6

Seville

Gratiot

3

S side of North Couty Line Rd, 1/4 mile E of Bliss Rd

Gee #6 schoolhousee no longer standing

Geer #4f

Superior

Washtenaw

Log/B

1882-1982

NW corner of Gottfredson & Ann Arbor Rds, Plymouth

Old fashioned husking bees in the fall, contests for who could husk the most corn. Refreshments were cider and doughnuts. Annexed to Plymouth Canton County Historical Site. Opened Feb. 1992. Fractional with Salem Township. Extant. Photos by Tina M. Battle, April 2022

Geim #6

Boyne Valley

Charlevoix

26

by 1901-

1901 Map, S/26. MORSA

Geister

Big Creek

Oscoda

17

Log

S/17

Gone

Gendzwill #6

Bates

Iron

7

W

1897

Gendzwill was constructed by Ole Monson in 1897. That year teachers salaries for the 5 Bates Township Schools totaled $880. There were 31 students at Helgemo, 26 at Otto, 18 at Benson, 8 at Forsberg and 13 at Gendzwill

General Information

Berrien

1934

In 1934 Berrien County Schools had 165 schools in operation. 134 rural schools, 13 parochial schools and 4 city school systems

Geneva #1

Penn

Cass

29

W

1954

20905 Geneva & Decatur Rd

Artist Studio. Standard School, CCHS. Ed Lowe moved? Maxine ( Schmittendorf ) Knapp taught there 8/22/92. 3 teachers: 1 room? See 1954 Directory. Moved N 1/4 mile. Iola (Rice) Holtz: Teacher. Contact: Richard Leach, Cassopolis

Geneva Center #6f

Geneva

Van Buren

36

W

CR 384 & 64th Ave

Michigan State University Geneva Grange #1569 p. 125. Per: Rex Pierce

Geneva Standard

Rollin

Lenawee

before 1907

Reorganized into Addison March 9, 1948. In 1970 the school was replaced with a home. Only the school steps remain

Genoa Township

Genoa

Livingston

Corner of Kellogg & Grand River Rds

Gentle

Colfax

Wexford

11

W

1871-1957

Corner of 42 Mile & 35 Mile Rds

Organized in 1871. Building was moved. Township Hall for Colfax Township. Building seems now to be gone. Rural Schools of Wexford County

George #3

Noble

Branch

B

1941 Branch County Road Comm Map

George (18) #2f

Ellington

Tuscola

CD 61/62

Ger_____ Closed #2

Frankenmuth

Saginaw

-1930

Closed in 1930

Gerald

Alamo

Kalamazoo

28

SW corner of Owen Dr & 6th St

See Tamarac School

German

Hadley

Lapeer

Log

about 1870-1967

Originally on Coldwater Rd. West Lake & German Rds, Columbiaville

The new German School was on West Lake & German Rds and was built in 1872. It closed in 1967. The school and land were returned to the original owner and the school eventually was torn-down. When German School had closed the students transferred over to Elba. Later Seaton was built and district lines were re-drawn. The County Press June 03, 2012

German #1f

Farmington

Oakland

S

By 1860-1946

32240 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills, MI (E side)

Named after the owner of the land, George German, English farmer. One-room schoolhouse built before 1860. After 1944 was used as a kindergarten, but now owned by the Hillel Day School

German #2

Oregon

Lapeer

16

W

1883-

German & W Lake Rds

This school has been torn down

German #5

Bennington

Shiawassee

17

Log/W

by 1860-1962

SE corner of Garrison & Friegel Rds

In 1867 a frame school was built. This school was improved, but chose to annex to Owosso in 1962. The school was remodeled and turned into a residence, but later burned-down and is now gone. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 5 p. 28

German #6

Alaiedon

Ingham

Log/W

1859-1955

2265 Every Rd, Mason

A Standard School. In 1955 annexed to Mason. Schoolhouse was sold and is a residence that still stands. CRORES p. 122

German #8

New Haven

Shiawassee

20

LogW

1884-1962

NE corner of Ridley & Heitz Rds

Log school probably built around 1863. Modernized as funds were available. In 1962 it chose to annex to Owosso. Later it burned-down. A new residence was built on the school site. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 3 p. 74

German school

Otisco

Ionia

circa 1875

School in connection with the Roman Catholic Church

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

Germantown/Libertytown

Big Prairie

Newaygo

3

W

by 1925-1946

Intersection of 4th & Cherry Sts

Germantown was auctioned off by Big Prairie in 1946. It was stated to be 36 ft x 22 ft with a 12 ft x 18 ft woodshed and two outside toilets. 4 other schools were auctioned off at the same time. The Martens family has the schoolhouse bell

Germany #4

New Buffalo

Berrien

before 1890

Wood framed building eventually connected to St. John's parsage. Faced Smith St

Germany #9

Tyrone

Livingston

25

Log/W

1848-1940's

S/25, Denton Hill & Germany Rds. After 1919 it was on Fenton Rd

First school was of logs. In 1865 replaced by a frame building which could seat 68 pupils. Named Germany after all the people of german descent who had settled in that area. Now a residence. Only had women teachers in the summer and men in the winter term. School attended by 40-60 pupils. (written in 1920) Tyrone Revisited p. 42. After 8th grade at Germany students may have attended Fenton or Hartford Schools. Tyrone Revised p. 54, 78, 128 & 130

Geron #4

Grant

Huron

CD 32/33. Closed 47/48

Gerould #5

Caledonia

Kent

Log/W

1856-1888

1856-1888. MORSA. 2 teachers. History of Kent County c. 1881 p. 645

Geroy #3

Klacking

Ogemaw

1956

N Campbell Rd

Gone. (German Siding) Closed in 1956 and burned-down in 1986

Gershaw

Alpena

Alpena

13

W

SE corner of Monaghan Point & Anderson Rds, S/13

MORSA

Gershom

Delray/Carbon Works

Wayne

W

7 Mile & Meadowbrook Rds

Residence. Moved to 328 Main St, Northville

Gert/Ferris #4

Whiteford

Monroe

4

W

1859-1959

Last location: Sylvania-Petersburg & Samaria Rds

School first appears on 1859 map. Known as Gert prior to 1931. Replaced in 1898 on same site and renamed Ferris in 1931. Remained open until 1959 when consolidated with Whitford Schools. After merger it was closed. On October 7, 1961 the property was sold at auction and then torn down. Monroe County School: Whitford Township

Getty became Britton #4f

Macon

Lenawee

-1950

District #4 fractional. Reorganized into Britton June 28, 1950

Geyer #14

Niles

Berrien

19

Walton & Camp Rds

Alternate location. On Walton Rd at Camp Rd

Gibbs

Inwood

Schoolcraft

28

W

1892-1900

South of Cooks, rural Gibbs District

Gibbs discontinued when Olson opened in 1900

Gibbs #4f

Portland

Ionia

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

Gibbs 1-2 & 3f

Charlton

Otsego

14

Log

by 1908-

CR 622 & Black River Rd, N of Webber/Thompson/Wolf residence

Gibbs

Gibbs/2nd

Vienna

Montmorency

Ruff & Meridian Rds

Gibbs/3rd

Vienna

Montmorency

Gibbs Rd

Gibraltar #9

Brownstone

Wayne

30

L

Org 1840

Willow Rd, S/30

Gibson

Macon

Lenawee

-1950

Reorganized into Britton June 28, 1950. Building converted into a residence

Gibson #2

Laketown

Allegan

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

Gibson #2

Standish

Arenac

18

Log/W

1890-1956

Just W of State Rd, 3 miles N of Saganing School

Residence. MORSA

Gibson #5

White Lake

Oakland

17

W/B

By 1881-1946

Wood Farm School located at the end of Hill Rd in S/17

While being renovated with WPA funds in 1934 the school burned-down. A new brick building was built that faces N and was kept and used by the school system. Huron Valley p. 40

Giddings

Garfield

Kalkaska

6

W

S/6

Gidley #4

Manlius

Allegan

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

Giffles #2

Victor

Clinton

B

1890-1929

SE corner of Upton & Parker Rds

#2, Giffles School, was a brick schoolhouse built by 1890. By 1925 only 10 students were attending. The school closed after the 1928-29 school year and the building was demolished. The district is now part of the Laingsburg School District. Clinton Co. p. 210

Gilbert #1

Dorr

Allegan

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

Gilbert #3

Monitor

Bay

8

B

1890-1961

7 Mile & River Rds

A RR spur of the Michigan Central-Gladwin line ran into Arenac County. A stop by what is now M-61 and Carter Rds was named Glover Switch. This is how the school received its name. The district joined the Bay City School System in 1956. but used until at least 1961 Bay Co p. 252

Gilbert #4f

Litchfield

Hillsdale

1

W

1880-1925

Mr Stratton gave land for a school. NW corner of S/1 of Litchfield Township

District had children from Litchfield, Homer & Calhoun County. First school was a one-room building that also held meetings, socials, spelling bees and Sunday School. School opened at 9:10 am with Roll and Lord's Prayer. Closed for 1 hour at lunch. The school burned-down on Halloween night 1925. There was a new school in 1926 with Mrs. Gladys (Killicut) Thompson as the first teacher. Listing in 1921-22 Hillsdale County School directory as Gilbert #4f with an enrollment of 18. In 1944 the school moved to the Village of Litchfield and 6th grades attended. This was after the district consolidated with Litchfield. Now the old school yard is vacant. History of Hills and Dales v2 p. 272

Gilbert Marlette #3

Otsego Lake

Otsego

33

Marlette & Sherman Sts. Near S edge of Otsego Lake Township

Residence in 1979. Waters, MI. Neva Noffsinger: Teacher

Gildart Rural #7

Brookfield

Eaton

W

1929-1946

NW corner of Bellevue Hwy & Gildart Rd

Annexed to Olivet Schools. Building demolished. Rural Schools of Eaton County p. 79

Gildenburg #8

Waverly

Van Buren

31

W

1870-by 1892

Schools Awake

Giles

Laketon

Muskegon

1

Giles & Horton Rds, S/1

Gill #4f

Chandler

Charlevoix

by 1910-

1910-11. MORSA

Gill's Pier #2

Leelanau

Leelanau

18

W

1881-1921

SW corner Gillis Pier Rd & M-22

Consolidated in 1921. Established in 1856. Building converted into a residence. Internet: Leelanau One-Room Schoolhouse Exhibit

Gillett #5

Hazelton

Shiawassee

3

Log/W

1876-1962

Built E of the Old Day School in the SW corner of SW 1/4 in S/3 (Possibly was located at Easton and Durand Rd)

Frame school built in 1876 and improved as money allowed. Modernized in 1940's as the state required. Annexed to New Lothrop. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 3 p. 28

Gillis (14)

Kenockee/Greenwood

St. Clair

If in Avoca, possibly on Oatman Rd

If so, residence

Gilman (280) #2

Greenwood

St. Clair

Girard

Baraga

Baraga

Girard

Tekonsha

Calhoun

Old US 27, Herrickville

Fractional. Torn-down in 1919. Residence since 1919. MORSA

Girdle Road #4

Claybanks 16

Oceana

13

W

1895-

NE corner of Wilke Rd & 56th Ave

One of 5 original schools in Claybanks Pine Grove, Flower Creek, Bradyville, Green and Girdle road. Site is now vacant. No longer standing

Girrbach #4f

Freedom

Washtenaw

1903-

Pleasant Lake & Parker Rds

Residence on the curve

Gitchel #6

Jamestown

Ottawa

W

1874-1957

Corner of 24th Ave & 100th St

Now a private residence

Gitchell #10f

Bertrand

Berrien

5

1840-

Chicago & Portage Rds

Gladden #7

DeWitt

Clinton

W

1861-1959

SW corner of State & Williams (Wood) Rds

In 1863 the State School Inspector said that the school is held in an old dilapidated frame building which would not shelter the scholars from a storm. In 1864 a 2nd new 20 ft x 27 ft frame building was built, and in 1900 a 3rd building was built on the same site. Sometimes called Welland. Due to low enrollment, and therefore being closed for two years, Gladden merged with Gunnisonville School on October 7, 1958. The Gladden building was demolished and the and is now part of Granger Meadow Park. Clinton Co. p. 66

Glass

Porter

Cass

?

S & W of Jones & Hardy Rds

Contact: Rev. Duane Jacobs, 52201 Pulver Rd, Three Rivers, MI

Glass #2

Gilmore

Isabella

14

CB

1890-1955

Stevenson Lake Rd near the intersection with Glass Rd

The Glass School is not located on a corner as the schools usually were. It sits back from the road looking almost abandoned, but is apparently used for storage. Built in the Standard School style it is made of cement blocks. Still standing

Glawe

Ocqueoc

Presque Isle

5

Log

circa 1880's-1960

40 Mile Point Lighthouse Park, 7323 US-23 Rogers City

Museum. Moved in 1999 to 40 Mile Point Lighthouse Park, US-23 N of Rogers City. Moved and restored and is on the grounds of the 40 Mile Point Lighthouse. Originally built on Ocqueoc Rd. Currently a Historical Museum. Open weekends in the summer

Gleason #12

Saline

Washtenaw

W

1853-1946

13740 Goodrich Rd, Britton, MI 49229. Between Arkona & Hack Rds

Map and brochure of Saline Area Historical Society

Gleason #12f

Cohoctah

Livingston

7

Fractional

Glen Arbor

Glen Arbor

Leelanau

22

by 1865-1956

Pine St, Block 8, S/22

In early 1900's school was graded. It was a two-room Standard school. Went thru grade 10. In June 1956 Cedar, Empire, Glen Arbor and Maple City formed the Glen Lake Community Schools District. The Elementary continued to meet in the 4 one-room schools. Glen Lake was the H.S. We Remember p. 45. Burned-down in 1931. WPA

Glen Haven #2

Glen Arbor

Leelanau

12

W

by 1880-by 1931

M-209 W of M-109 in Lot 22

Oldest report of school is 1869. No other report until wooden-frame building in 1880. Also known as Sleeping Bear School. We Remember p. 47. Internet: Leelanau One-Room Schoolhouse Exhibit

Glendale

Waverly

Van Buren

Across road from cemetery on CR 665

See Standard School

Glendale #4

Cleveland

Leelanau

Glendora #1f

Weesaw

Berrien

Glendora Rd, 1/8 miles W of intersection of Glendora & Gardner Rds

Glenlord/Stewart

Lincoln

Berrien

15

1887-

NW corner of Red Arrow Hwy & Glenlord Rd

Glenn #4

Ganges

Allegan

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

Glennie

Curtis

Alcona

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

Glenwood #2

Wayne

Cass

11

W

-1950

Glenwood Rd

Gone. Burned-down in 1950. Contact: Kay MacKellard, 35338 92nd Ave, Lawton, MI

Glidden

Lawrence

Van Buren

E of Lawrence Rd

Gone. Helen Fuller 10/21/92

Glines #1

Mason

Cass

2

W

-1957

Mason St between Kessington & Tharp Lake Rd

Gone. Torn-down. Consolidated with Constantine in 1957. Contact: Kenneth Hartman, Dowagiac

Globe #4f

Marcellus

Cass

19

1859-1938

Finch Rd N of Church St, 2 miles

Fractional. Gone. Teacher: Jennie Cleckner (mother of Fullers) 11/5/92-Helen Fuller: Ref. Shannon School Reunion 1947. Pupil: Jan Pyle (Polk) 2nd grade: Lyle Manning, Ira Wolfe. August 1916. Teacher was Mrs. Phoebe McKee

Glover #3

Gibson

Bay

8

W

1894-1956

Midland & Mackinaw Rds, E of Dunham School

Converted to farm storage, now gone

Gobleville Union School

Bloomingdale

Van Buren

Schools Awake

Goddard #2

Sebewa

Ionia

32 or 29

SE corner of Tupper Lake & Goddard Rds

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

Godfrey Lee #7

Wyoming

Kent

13

Org 1856

Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Godin (v)

Ocqueoc

Presque Isle

18

W

1884

This was the first school built in Ocqueoc Township in 1884. Michael Fitch first teacher. Now in disrepair. Abandoned

Godwin

Paris

Kent

B

Old Plank Rd, near Godwin Tavern

History and directory of Kent County, 1870. Mary Brady

Godwin #6f

Paris

Kent

18

Log/B

1867-1925

Division NE cor 36th St.

Fractional. Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society. The original log school located at Clyde Park and 36th St. Godwin School System formed 1867. This brick school was demolished in 1925. It stood where the District library now stands. The Bell since 1981 is in the lobby of new H.S. (Godwin's Park) Mary Brady

Goff

Gaines

Genesee

28

W

1847-1919

Duffield Rd between Williams & Lahring Rds

Consolidated with Gaines School. MORSA

Gohl

Maple Ridge

Alpena

18

1963

Haken Rd, SW N of Lacombe, S/18

Gone. Burned-down

Gokee #5

Charlevoix

10

by 1901-

1901 Map, S/10. MORSA

Golden #9

Frenchtown

Monroe

Between US-24 & US-25

B

by 1859-1975

2059 N Telegraph Rd (M-125 Hwy)

Was located along N Telegraph Rd. A new two-room school was built in the 1920's. One of last schools to consolidate with Monroe Schools in 1966/67. Used afterwards and closed in 1975. History of Monroe Co p. 65. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Golden. 3rd generation school located in Frenchtown Township. This school is currently used for commercial purposes. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 7a

Good Harbor #2

Centerville

Leelanau

6

-by 1930

Near Kilwy Church on CR 651. Was moved to Leland School

At some point school was two-rooms. Annexed to Leland School District formed from the consolidation of Star, Hodek, East Leland and Duck Lake Schools. We Remember p. 51. Internet: Leelanau One Room Schoolhouse Exhibit

Good Hart #4

Readmond

Emmet

25

W

?-1963

N side of Robinson Rd, just east of M119 and just west of Church Rd.

On 1939 census had 54 students. School named in newspaper 15 Sept 1949. Annexed to Harbor Springs July 1963. In 2018 it was the Good Hart Bible Church

Goodar

West Branch

Ogemaw

Settlement of Goodar

First school in settlement of Goodar. Clip from Michigan History magazine in Jan & Feb 1989

Goodar/Byce

Goodar

Ogemaw

1

W

Breen & Goodar Rds, S/1

Residence?

Goodell #10

Ecorse

Wayne

B

1874-1953

Beech Daly Rd, S of RR tracks

GeneaLogical library/Museum Redford Township Historical Commission

Goodenough #5

Volinia

Cass

21

W

1860-1954

Marcellus Hwy at Brown St

Residence of Paul Fox. Marcellus phone. Joe Purdy: Teacher: Mildred Brown. Student (m. Harry Shannon) Neva Kent: Teacher (d) Mildred: 88 years old. 1992, M. 1958. Per Shannons 9/3/92

Goodrich

Ossineke

Alpena

17

W

8230 Nicholson Hill Rd, S/17, SE

Residence. MORSA

Goodrich

Comstock

Kalamazoo

32

W side of 28th St, N of MN Ave

See Kent School

Goodrich #1

DeWitt

Clinton

Log?

1836-1847

Schavey & Howe Rds, Alanson Goodrich farm

Founded in 1836 near Schavey and Howe Rds. Because it was the only school for miles around many students boarded locally. Still in operation in 1847, but appears to have closed soon after that. Clinton Co. p. 62

Goodrich #7f

Leavitt 9

Oceana

31

W

1895-

SW corner of Fillmore Rd & 168th Ave

Leavitt named after 1st settler in 1863. Goodrich School is now gone. Just an empty field there now

Goodsell (45) #7f

Kenockee/Wales

St. Clair

Fractional. Students from Wales Township also attended this school. St. Clair County Schools

Goodwill/Podunk #7f

Rutland

Barry

34

W

1860-1932-1954

Corner of Goodwill Rd & M-43

Barry County, Michigan, History, 1985. Known earlier as Podunk School. Fractional. Torn-down

Goodwin #4

Easton

Ionia

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

Goodyear #2

Jasper

Midland

W

R 2 St. Louis Rd

White. MORSA

Goold #7

Tompkins

Jackson

8

W

Was located on Wilcox Rd. On old map no school or Gould land

Torn-down. All Around Town p. 197. Photo of school. p. 215-216

Goose Lake

Richmond

Marquette

32

Log

1886-by 1946

3/4 of a mile W of the original Kiln Farm

After it closed it was used to store hay cut on the Kiln Farm. The schoolhouses cedar logs were taken down and each log marked. It was reconstructed at the present site about 3/4 of a mile W of the original Kiln Farm. It was purchased in 1946. Richmond Centennial p. 30

Gorbal #8

Girard

Branch

26

Gorbal Rd, S/26

Truth Spangler: Teacher in 1906-1907. 1941 Branch County Road Comm Map. 1909-10 Teacher. Sabina Williams, Director BA Lehmann, Moderator S.S.Wortz, Treasurer WM Walker

Gorbutt

Cheboygan

M-33

Consolidated into large two-Afton School on Quarry Rd

Gordon (BOOK SAYS HURON #1)

Lincoln

Huron

CD 61/62. Closed 68/69. MORSA

Gordonville

Midland

1903-1961

S Meridian & E Gordonville Rds

MORSA

Gore

Gore

Huron

W

1883-1955

Intersection of M-25 and Pochert Rd

After it closed was converted into the Township Hall. May now be gone

Gorham #9f

Ionia

Ionia

34

SW corner of Sunfield Rd, N of Orange Township line

Annexed to Lyons Schools

Gorman (26) #6

Greenwood

St. Clair

Gormer/Underwood #2

Middle Branch

Osceola

27

Log?/W

1886-1961

The Gormer crossroads of 20th Ave & 14 Mile Rd in the former settlement

In 1886, District #2 (Photo p. 129) erected a frame building on the NE corner of S/27. This replaced an earlier building located to the S. A bell was purchased in 1889 at a cost of $15.00, a substantial sum considering that the teacher's monthly wage then was $30.00. The school was originally known as the Underwood School but in later years was called the Gormer School as it was part of the Gormer settlement at that crossroads. District #2 annexed to the Marion Township Unit School in June, 1961. Prior to this the district had been sending its 7th and 8th graders to Marion. The schoolhouse building was sold and is still standing. Marion Moving Ahead p. 130

Goss #1

Rush

Shiawassee

25

Log/W

1850-1974

M-52 at 496 W Juddville Rd

Mrs. Goss held the first school in a log school on the Goss Farm. In 1886 a frame school was built. On this corner was the school, a church and a cemetery. The frame-school was destroyed by a fire in the early 1900's, but was replaced with a new brick schoolhouse. The old schoolhouse was torn-down as was the church. The school annexed with Owosso in 1962. Owosso used the school until 1974. It was then sold to the Owosso Baptist Church. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 6 p. 59

Goudy #1

Leavitt 9

Oceana

12

W

1895-1944

S side of Cock Rd & 1/4 mile W of 204th Ave

This district annexed to Walkerville in 1944. A newish house is now on the original Goudy School site

Gougeberg/Galgeburg #3

Algoma

Kent

27

W

1852/56-after 1952

1 mile S of Township center and 1/2 mile north of small collection of houses at Gougeberg.

When mill owned by C.C. Comstock burned the village failed, people moved away and school closed. - Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Gould (30) #4

Berlin

St. Clair

Capac Rd, 1/4 mile S of Hough Rd

Teacher in 1906: Nellie Cawthorne. Turned into a residence. St Clair County Schools

Gould City

Newton

Mackinac

20

W

1892-1929

Was located in downtown Gould City where the County Garage used to be

Board minutes of Dec 2, 1924 directed the secretary to the Leveilles return the toilet to the Red School and also try and find who took the stove also. Board minutes of August, 1925 states they let bids for transporting Brawley and Leveille students into Gould City School. History of Newton School p. 58

Gourdneck Prairie Webber

Schoolcraft

Kalamazoo

2

B

1870-1945

NE corner of U Ave & Portage Rd

In 1845, log cabin site. In 1870, site of present school. Residence. Kalamazoo Gazette, October 19, 1969 p. 12. Schoolcraft preserves part of historic past

Grabbler #1

Colon

St. Joseph

6

S/6

Grable/Lewis/Little Red Schoolhouse #9

Otsego

Allegan

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

Grace

Gilmore

Benzie

31

1892-

Grace #12

Benzonia

Benzie

31

Corner of Grace & Forrester Rds, Benzonia

Wrote for info. 3/6/97, Pauline Baver

Grace #4

Paris

Huron

CD 32/33. Closed 50/51. In 1872, 18 school houses were destroyed by a fire. There were 4 in Paris Township

Grace Harbor

Bearinger

Presque Isle

14

Log/FS

1920-1937

17034 Town Hall Hwy Millersburg , NW corner Balch Rd

Originally a log school. Destroyed by a fire in 1919. Rebuilt in 1920 of fieldstone. Closed in 1937. Students transported to Onaway. In 1957 the Township purchased the school and it became the Township Hall. Was designated a Michigan Historical Site. Traveling thru time p. 376

Gracean

Excelsior

Kalkaska

18

1877-1926

Building torn-down. MORSA

Graded School #1f

Alison Sheridan & ??

Berrien

B

9/1867-

206 S. Superior, Albion MI

Sometimes called Albion Union School. Three-story brick school. Still Standing today. Teachers received $60 a month for the men. The women received $21 a month.

Grafton #7

Ash

Monroe

35

B

1840-1915

Grafton Rd between Fessner & Sigler Rds

Constructed in early 1840's. New school built in 1915 which burned-down in 1931. Consolidated with Airport Schools in 1948. Building remodeled into Wagar Elementary School

Graham

Courtland

Kent

27

W

1881- painted white

Graham #1

Sherman

Newaygo

7/18

W/CB

by 1890-1963

12th St & Croswell Rd

A 2nd (or 3rd) Graham School made of cement blocks was built in S/7 at the corner of 12th St and Croswell Ave in 1905. In 1906 the old school was sold. A bell was bought with money raised by a quilt auction. (That bell was stolen in 1969) The school closed in 1963 after annexing to Fremont. The school became the First Reformed Church and is now a different church

Graham #2

Woodhull

Shiawassee

10

Log/W

1846-1962

N side of Britton Rd, W of Pulver Rd intersection

The original log school burned and by 1875 a frameschool was there. After two years that school burned-down also. Another frame school was built and was used until annexation in 1962 to Perry Schools. After closing this schoolhouse burned-down too. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 9 p. 9

Graham #7

Cohoctah

Livingston

2

NW corner of Oak Grove & Cohoctah Rds

Chester Clark: Teacher/Columnist Fowlerville Times

Graham #8f

Sumner

Gratiot

23

W

by 1889-

SW corner of Pingree & Tyler Rds

Built next to Graham's 40 acre farm. School no longer standing

Graham - #5f

Thomas

Saginaw

Log/B

1870-s-1951

Corner of Gratiot & Graham Rds

Graham #5 was a fractional school that took in students from Swan Creek Township. By 1940 overcrowding was a problem so the upper grade pupils were transported to the new Shields Elementary or to Saginaw for several years. Finally in 1951 it was decided by a vote to merge the Graham district with the Hemlock Schools. The old Graham School was removed in 1958 to widen Gratiot Rd

Grambau

Metz

Presque Isle

1

Gerald Rd in Rogers City

Gramlic #4f

London

Monroe

24

B

1859-1967

9370 Hoffman Rd

First located at the corner of Liedel and Hoffman Rds. Relocated further S on Hoffman Rd in 1860-1870's. Now a residence

Grand Haven

Grand Haven

Ottawa

Grand Island City #1

Grand Island

Alger

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

Grand Junction

Columbia

Van Buren

Schools Awake, by George Schutt

Grand Marais

Burt

Alger

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

Grand Prairie

Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo

7

SE corner of Grand Prairie & Drake Rds (12th St)

A residence on the site of the school (3/4/2001)

Grand Union

Richland

Kalamazoo

35

N side of G Ave E of 32nd St

Grand View

Central Lake

Antrim

21

Antrim County Soil Survey, 1923

Grandholm School

Montmorency

1918

On CR 612

Lumber from this school came from the dismantling of Hunt Creek School and another school taken down in 1918. Story of Lewiston p. 81. When Miss Anne Willington taught the Granholm School she said her banner year was in the spring of 1917 when Fred Thompson made the highest 8th grade score on the county agricultural test. He took as his prize a field trip to the State Fair. Story of Lewiston p. 81

Grandon #2

Winterfield

Clare

29

W/CS

1891-1964

NW Intersection of Forest Rd & Partridge Ave

In 1891 the land for Grandon, #2 (photo p. 130) was purchased from John H. Fleming. The Grandon School burned-down on Feb 8, 1912 caused by a defective chimney. That fall a contract was let to build a new cobblestone schoolhouse which still stands on that site. In 1950 the 4 schools of Winterfield Township decided to become one district. An addition was built on the Grandon School to accommodate all the students of the district that was named the Winterfield Primary School. A new bus was purchased. The 7th and 8th graders were transported to Marion. Most of the students in High School would walk to the Osceola County Line and ride the bus to Marion. On June 1, 1964 the voters of Winterfield Township voted to annex to the Marion School. Marion, Moving Ahead p. 132. A list of Grandon teachers starts on p. 327 of Clare County Historical Schools

Grandview

Clinton

Oscoda

3 miles S of Fairview

Moved to fairgrounds to be restored. Was moved to town to be used as a school shop, but is now at Fairgrounds to be restored