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School
Township
County
Year
Location
Use
BM
Notes
Aldrich
Curtis
Alcona
1888-1892
London Rd 1/2 mile E of Stout Rd, Barton City
16
W
Close to Huron National Forest near Jewel Lake. Near Millen and Hawes Townships
Hungarian/Unkovitch
Millen
Alcona
1913-1940's/50's
Millen Rd Barton City
29
CB
Standing, 1/2 mile S of Fowler Rd. Annexed to Alcona Community Schools
Low
Alcona
Alcona
1880's-after-1908-1950's/60's
Was at SW corner of Lake Shore Dr & Alger Smith Rd
24
W
*Picture of Sign & Bell. Alcona County Historical Site. Vacant school, but bell to school is located at Alcona Township Hall
Mikado
Mikado
Alcona
1902-1950's
Located on Mikado Rd
12
W
Gone. Was a two-room school. When school closed in the 1950's children were sent to Oscoda. Some students rode the bus for an hour. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 19
Curran
Mitchell
Alcona
1932-1960's
Town & School in 1910. Moved 1 mile NW to its present location
21
W
Opened in 1932, but Curran had a school before 1910. Annexed to Fairview Area School District. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 18
French Town
Haynes
Alcona
1880-1950's/60's
6849 Tower Rd, Curran, MI 48728,
30
W
Annexed to Alcona Community Schools. Mitchell Township Hall
Backus Beach
Hawes
Alcona
late 1800's-1950's/60's
On the S Shore of Hubbard Lake. Barton City, MI
2
W
Located in the Hubbard Lake CDP (Census, demographic and population)
Haynes
Haynes
Alcona
1927-1947
3993 E McNeil Rd. Lincoln, MI 48742
16
W
Haynes Township Hall. Annexed to Alcona Community Schools
Silverthorn
Haynes
Alcona
1870-1921
Silverthorn Family Farm, S/25
25
W
Fisher Grange in Harrisville
Lott
Curtis
Alcona
1881-1950's/60's
Glennie at 4932 F 30, Glennie, MI 48737
17
W
Curtis Township Hall located in Glennie at 4932 F 30, Glennie, 48737
Hadley/Harrisville
Harrisville
Alcona
1908-1920
26
Log
Closed in 1920
Lakeview
Curtis
Alcona
1881-1950's/60's
Healy & Banfield Rds, 1/2 mile W of Glennie
17
W
Now a residence
Limerick
Mikado
Alcona
1904-1942
Was located on the E side of F-41
13
W
Torn-down and lumber used to build a Lovelace Rd residence. MI One-Room Schools. Britton
Norwegian/McDonald
Caledonia
Alcona
late 1800's-1950's/60's
E side of School Rd between Spruce & Swede Rds
8
W
No longer standing. MI One-Room Schools. Britton
Millen
Millen
Alcona
late 1800's-1950's/60's
Millen Rd, 1/2 mile S of Fowler Rd
29
CB
Vacant
Curtisville #2
Curtis
Alcona
1884-1950's/60's
Black River Rd
17
Log
Now a residence
Pine Grove
Caledonia
Alcona
1902-1939
6540 Hickey Hill Rd in Hubbard Lake
3
W
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
Curtisville #1
Curtis
Alcona
1881-1950's/60's
P.O. Box 90, 4932 F-30, Glennie, MI 48737
17
Log
Curtis Township Hall
Wilson
Harrisville
Alcona
late 1800's-1931
Harrisville, MI 48740
31
W
3rd building part of Knights of Columbus #4235
Mitchell
Mitchell
Alcona
1911-1950's/60's
6849 W Tower Rd, Curran, MI
26
Log
*Picture on Google. Poor Quality. Currently Mitchell Township Hall
Poor Farm
Greenbush
Alcona
late 1800's-1954
Mikado & Coville Rds, F-30
5
W
Annexed in 1954 to Oscoda Area Schools. Moved in 1979. Vacant
Gustin
Gustin
Alcona
1800's-1950's/60's
Fowler Rd. Harrisville, MI
13
W
Only foundation remains. Three additions
Mount Joy #2
Haynes
Alcona
1888-1948
5130 Alcona Rd between US-23 & Lake Shore Dr
11
W
*Picture on Google. In 1887 George Lee was contracted to move school #2 from Black River to Alcona Rd. It was reported to be one of the best schoolhouses in the county and the best site in the state. In 1948 it closed and in 1951 the school was purchased. Family members did all the work on the school. Eventually the school became a 4 bedroom family retreat. Unfortunately the bell has disappeared. It is located across from the cemetery. Declared an Alcona County Historical Site. Claudia Sanderson, granddaughter
Liston
Alcona
Alcona
late 1800's-1950's/60's
SE corner of Sayers & Black River Rds. Black River, MI 48721
20
W
Now a residence (2024) MI One-Room Schools. Britton
Cloverdale
Mitchell
Alcona
1909-1948
21
W
Demolished sometime after 1948
Alvin
Mikado
Alcona
1931-1950's/60's
Michaud & Alvin Rds
26
W
Closed in 1931
Pine/Pyne
Haynes
Alcona
1901-1945
On the E side of Poor Farm Rd, 1/4 mile S of Quick Rd
21
W
*Picture on Google. Poor Quality. Abandoned
Greenbush
Greenbush
Alcona
1870-1947
Present Location: 5029 Campbell Rd, N side of State Rd, Harrisville, MI
3
W
Johnson
Haynes
Alcona
1927-1947
3930 E McNeil Rd just W of McGregor Rd
16
W
*Picture on Google. Alcona County Historical Site. Currently Haynes Township Hall since 1963
Flynn Valley/Daisy Dell
Mitchell
Alcona
1911-1950's/60's
Flynn Valley Rd, Oakland Hunt Club, Curran, MI
8
W
Also known as Daisy Dell School. The Flynn School was purchased and moved to Curran to live in while a new home was being built. It still stands on that property in Curran. Flynn School was used on Sundays and Sunday School was held there as late as 1936. Also, this is where Sutton School burned down. First school moved to Curran. Story of Flynn Valley by Goldie P (Crowell Wilcox, May 1967)
Glennie
Curtis
Alcona
1911-1998
Last location: 4932 Bamfield Rd, Glennie, MI 48737
16
CB
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
Bailey
Harrisville
Alcona
1907-1948
1 1/2 miles N of Harrisville, 6071 Point Rd, Trail to school
30
Log
*Picture on website: Exterior & Interior on Google. When school closed students went to Oscoda Area Schools. In 1973 Township began a partial restoration, and in 1998 it was moved near Sturgeon Point Lighthouse. Now a Museum. See listing under Museums on MORSA site. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 18. Mikado
Barber/Ritchie
Hawes
Alcona
1902-1950's/60's
Somers & Sucker Creek Rds
1
W
Burned. Only foundation remains
Cedardale
Mitchell
Alcona
1908-1941
Original location on Kohler Rd just N of M-72
11
W
Moved to a 2nd location in 1930. SE corner of M-72 & Kohler Rd at Reid Lake Trail Head. Designated an Alcona Historical Site Society Sign on property.
Black River/Sand Hill
Alcona
Alcona
1850-1950's/60's
Black River & Sand Hill Rds
14
W
Annexed to Alcona Community Schools. Black River School itself was demolished once it burned down. Some info MI One-Room Schools. Britton
Klondike
Mikado
Alcona
1910-after-1931
433 E F-30 at Buhl Rd, Mikado, MI
5
W
Original wood school burned-down in 1906 destroying everything. Was rebuilt at same site, but now only foundation remains
Bean Hill
Millen
Alcona
1911-1956
5130 Alcona Rd Between US-23 and Lake Shore Dr.
31
CB
Private Hunting Camp Association. Designated Alcona Historical Site.
Daisy Dell /Flynn Valley
Mitchell
Alcona
1888-1948
Doctors Club Rd, Curran, MI
8
W
First school was a logging camp. This school is now a hunting club and still stands on original site. See Flynn Valley Schools
Backus Creek
Gustin
Alcona
1888-1892
London Rd, 1/2 mile E of Stout Rd
21
W
Alcona County Historical Site
Rau (24) #2
?
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
Rau Rd & M-30, S/11- Edwards Township. This location is in West Branch MI in Edwards Township in Ogemaw County. So the school was either in Ogemaw County or there was Rau School in Alger County S/20 in Mathias Township also???
20
CD 61-62
Kentucky
Munising
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
Located on Doe Lake Rd, W of Kentucky Trail
23
W
Thomasville (Indiantown)
Munising
Alger
before 1891-1950's or 60's
23
W
See Indiantown School
Village/City #4
Munising
Alger
1876
23
W or B
Two-story building. Cost $10,000
Hawley
Mathias
Alger
1880's-1950's or 60's
29
Log or W
Was opened by 1880. The Slate Spring 2011
Dorsey
Munising
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
15
W
Indian Town/Thomasville
Munising or Au Train
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
Located in Munising. Van Meer & Shingleton Rds
32
W
Cold Springs
Rock River or Limestone
Alger
1919-1950's or 60's
Cold Springs Rd
22
W
Closed in 1919. Jacob Luoma, $2,094
Loud
Louds Spur
Alger
1908-1950's or 60's
S/8
8 or 14
W
Built by Matt & Isaac Kamppinen
Schaeffer's Camp
Onota
Alger
early 1900s-1940s/1950s
28
B or W
Shelter Bay
Onota
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
Located on M-28 between Munising & Marquette
36
W
Sixteen Mile Lake
Au Train
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
443 acre natural lake in Au Train Township
17
W
1 of 3 dams. Dams/logging closed by 1947/48
Lincoln
Munising
Alger
1916-1950's or 60's
22
B or W
New eight-room school to replace the old West Ward School. Could accommodate 300 students grades 1st-8th in individual classrooms
Sacred Heart (Catholic)
Munising
Alger
1913-1970
22
B or W
*Photo on Internet. Is under Old Sacred Heart School (Munising, Michigan)
Powell's Point
Grand Island
Alger
before 1915
9
W
Edwards #1f
Munising
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
Greenwood Rd, 1/2 mile W of M-30
21
Not sure where Rau and Still Wagon are, but Edwards #1f school is in Munising Township, Alger County
Melstrand
Munising
Alger
1928-1950's or 60's
Junction of County Highways H-58 & H-2
12
W
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
Limestone
Limestone
Alger
1890-1950's or 60's
7
W
Slapneck
Rock River
Alger
1886-1907
34
W
Wyman's School of the Woods
Munising
Alger
1909-1915
19
W
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
Munising Station (Wetmore)
Munising
Alger
before 1891
28
Log or W
Grand Marais
Burt
Alger
1897-1920
Serves entirety of Burt Township almost 240 sq miles
13
W
In 1896 the Village of Munising needed a building to serve grades K-12. This building first called Central and later Froebel School, was completed Jan 1, 1897. It was a two-story frame building with a basement. Also in 1896 the village had constructed a West Ward School for that end of town. After paying the last payment on Central School on Dec. 21, 1920 the school burned, but was covered by insurance. The students were on Christmas break. A new modern school was built with an auditorium, gymnasium and indoor swimming pool. This school was named after William G. Mather. A new Munising High School was built on the shore of Lake Superior in 1980 at a cost of 5 million dollars
Petrel
Munising
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
On the E side of Poor Farm Rd, 1/4 mile S of Quick Rd
6
W
Myren
Munising
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
18
W
Deimling
Limestone
Alger
1907-still 1912 or late 1800's-1950's or 60's
School moved to Ferguson
26 or 27
W
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
Vall
Au Train
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
W of the Rapid River Truck Trail
28
W
McAfee - No #
Limestone
Alger
1908-1950's or 60's
At Diffin Village
19
W
Was the 2nd school in Diffin. Teacher salary to be paid at the end each month if there was enough money in the treasury
Trenary High
Mathias
Alger
1908-1924
N side of M-67, E of Eden-Trenary Rd. H001 trenary
20
W or B
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
Rumely
Rock River
Alger
1886-1907
Near Au Sable River by Sundell & Dorsey Rds
27
W
2nd school built in 1903 by Matt Lammi & Alex Jokipii for $5,358
Shingleton
Munising
Alger
before 1891, 1921/23
County Rd in Cusino State Wildlife Research Area
26
B or W
2 Photos on Internet. Began as a station on the Detroit, Mackinaw & Marquette RR in 1882. Town known for making shingles. Originated as Jeromesville. Two-room school built in 1921-1923
Tyoga/Tioga
Onota or Au Train
Alger
1905-1950's or 60's
13
W
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
Munising
Munising
Alger
1847-mid-20th century
23
Log/W or B
After the highway went through the Grand Island Township, kids were transported to Munising from 1936-1941
North Stevens
Au Train
Alger
1888-1950's or 60's
19
W
Burned-down
Deerton
Onota
Alger
1926-1950's or 60's
Present address: N8790 Deerton Rd, Deerton MI
15
W
After burning down in 1926 the school was immediately re-built. Now used by AuTrain-Onota Public School
Unknown
Au Train
Alger
-1950
Au Train county split off from Schoolcraft in 1885. It is now a resort between the bay and the lake on M-28
Two-room schoolhouse in town before everyone was switched to Deerton and Munising Schools after 1950. The schoolhouse burned-down 10 years later. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 173
Sundell
Rock River
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
Located nearby to Dorsey & Rumely Rds
14
W
Deimling/Rumely Valley
Rock River
Alger
1885-1950's or 60's
In Chapman, MI. Deimling just N of Rumely Valley
27
W
First school on the N side of the track near the bridge. The first teacher had 20 students. The school is well furnished with maps, a globe and in good shape in every way as reported in the the Mining Journal. The 2nd schoolhouse was a two-story building, the lower level for school and upstairs for a Community Center. Sunday School was held there as well. In 1892 two sisters from Midland County came to teach at Rock River. Alice had the Rock River School and Agnes the Hawley School. Rock River is now gone
Kiva #3
Limestone or Mathias
Alger
-2024?
E side of US-41 S of Kivamake & Yokeum Rds
32
W
Two-room school, now a residence with an antique shop. MI One-Room School Database. Britton
Paulson House
Au Train
Alger
1884-1950's or 60's
Au Train Forest Lake Rd in Au Train Township. On W side of the road. Internet
24
Log or W
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
Unknown
Au Train
Alger
-1950
Au Train county split off from Schoolcraft in 1885. It is now a resort between the bay and the lake on M-28
Two-room schoolhouse in town before everyone was switched to Deerton and Munising Schools after 1950. The schoolhouse burned-down 10 years later. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 173
Schaffer
Onota or Munising
Alger
1881-1950's or 60's
28 or 29
W
Frame complex was built by the company which also included other buildings
Winters
Mathias or Munising
Alger
1908-1950's or 60's
20
W
Little Red Schoolhouse
Grand Island ? Grant? or Munising
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
Webster Rd & Oceans Dr
2 or 21
Driftwood or W
Was still standing in 1985
Jack Walls
Munising
Alger
1908-1950's or 60's
33
W
Replaced the burned down Stevens School
Diffin #1
Limestone or Au Train
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
US-41, S of the W Branch of the White Fish River
10
W
Edwards (21) #1f
Munising
Alger
1902-1964 or late 1800's-1950's or 60's
Greenwood Rd, S/26
26
W
Residence. Consolidated with Branch Public Schools
Ridge
Au Train
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
Near Ridge Rd & the Duluth, S Shore & Atlantic RR
15
Wetmore Village in Limestone
Au Train or Munising
Alger
1891-1997
27
Log/B or W
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
Christmas
Au Train
Alger
1877-1950's or 60's
On M-28 W of Munising. Beginnings go back to 1840. One of first places settled
19
W
By 1877 there were a row of company houses, two stores, a church, a school and 600 residents. The town was destroyed by a fire except the school and church in 1877. Now there is no school or church in the village. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 174
Eben Junction
Rock River
Alger
1904 (1st)-1950's or 60's
30 or 8
W or B
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
Whitefish
Onota or Munising
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
35
W
West Ward School
Munising
Alger
1896-1913
23
B
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
Traunik
Limestone
Alger
1890-1950's or 60's
Limestone creek
26
W
School was closed until spring because of a large amount of snow. In 1890 a school was built at Limestone Creek
Grand Island City #1
Grand Island
Alger
1915 (2nd)-1950's or 60's
16
W
Jenney Station
Munising or Au Train
Alger
late 1800's-1950's or 60's
28
W
Van Meer
Burt
Alger
1921-1961
5/6/7/8
W
A two-room brick school was completed in 1921. Grades 1-8 were taught. After the 1951-52 year all of the Van Meer and Melstrand students were bused to Shingleton. The new Shingleton School opened in 1923, with 2 teachers in two-rooms teaching 8 grades. This new school replaced a log cabin school at the end of town. In 1933 the 7th and 8th graders were bused to Munising. One teacher then taught the remaining 6 grades. Then those grades were divided into two sections, with that arrangement lasting until 1952 when grades 5th and 6th were also transferred to Munising. Annexed in 1961. School was closed and the building was sold to the Shingleton Recreation Club
Joe Stevens
Munising
Alger
1908-1950's or 60's
N of Trenary
25
W
Two-room frame building built in 1908. MI One-Room School Database. Britton
Schoolcraft #2
Schoolcraft
Alger
1867-1950's or 60's
16 or 21
W
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
Swan #8
Watson
Allegan
-after 1951
NE corner of 115th Ave & 13th or 14th St
25
?
Allegan book p. 84. No photo available. In 1951, 23 students were enrolled One-room schools of Allegan County p. 87
Burrows #2
Lee
Allegan
-after 1967
NW corner of 104th Ave & 58th St
19
W
Allegan book p. 143 with photo of school. In 1962, 54 students were enrolled. Still open until 1967
Frohm/Chamberlain #1
Hopkins
Allegan
1974
2
?
*Picture. Allegan book p. 4. Photo of site where school was. Not gone. p. 14. History of Allegan County
Hicks/East Arlington #5
Trowbridge
Allegan
-1947?
Located on NE corner of 26th St & 103rd Ave
25
W
Owned by Archie Cullum in 1973. Ken Scott (per Jim Starbuck) 14894 23rd St, Gobles, MI 49055. Ph: 628-2564. May also have been known as East Arlington School. In 1962, 20 students were enrolled. Allegan book p. 37 with. Photo of school. Open at least until 1947
Monterey Center #4
Monterey
Allegan
1874-after 1967
SW corner of 130th Ave & 30th St
25
W
Allegan book p. 60. Photo also on p. 60. Photo might be from 1973. Teacher in 1954 was Howard Bargwell. School may have been called Otsego Union after March 25, 1954. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 63
Hopkins #6
Hopkins
Allegan
-after 1935
Located on W side of 22nd St & S of 126th Ave
10
W
Allegan book p. 42. Photo on p. 42
Allegan
Allegan
Allegan
mid 19th century-
21 or 22
W
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
Tanner #4
Dorr
Allegan
-after 1955
SW corner of the intersection of 138th Ave
17
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 85. Photo p. 85. In 1855, no students were enrolled. Owner of schoolhouse is Tom Krueschel. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 88
Starr #7
Otsego
Allegan
-after 1954
SE corner of 102nd Ave & 16th St
34
W
*Picture. Allegan book p 83. Photo of school p. 83. In 1945, no students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Teachers listing for 1950 & 1953-54. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 86
Brinkman/Pioneer #1
Laketown
Allegan
-after 1954
NW corner of 145th Ave & 61st St
12
W
Allegan book p. 70. Photo captioned Pioneer School West of Graafschap. In 1945, 62 students were enrolled. Schoolhouse now owned by David Bolles. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 73
Ross #8
Trowbridge
Allegan
-after 1962
SW corner of 26th St & 106th Ave
23
W
Wooden-frame. Brick veneer added in 1898. Usually had 20-30 students. Grades K-8
Burton #6
Heath
Allegan
1886-after 1967
SE corner of M-40 & S of 128th Ave
28
W
History of Allegan County. Allegan book p. 13. Photo on p. 13. Still standing in 2000. Atlas & Gazetteer indicate this school was located in S/28 not in S/1. In 1961, 7 students were enrolled
Angell #6
Wayland
Allegan
S side of 126th Ave
27
W
Allegan book p. 2. Photo of school p. 2. Appears to be a wooden-frame building. Photo of school and children in 1924-25. Photo says District #7. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 2. Photo
Martin-East #1
Martin
Allegan
closed after 1961
S side of 116th Ave, E of 10th St
29
W
Allegan book p. 55. No photo available. Kellogg Foundation. Construction funds in 1938. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 54. Photo
Shelbyville #8
Wayland
Allegan
?
NE corner of 124th Ave & 10th St
32
W
Allegan book p. 78. Photo of the school p. 78. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 82
Moline #10
Dorr
Allegan
late 1800's-After 1952
E side of Peony Ave & Chappel St in Dorr
12
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 59. Photo of school with students out front p. 59. In 1945, 52 students were enrolled. School burned-down on Dec 22, 1973. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 62
Pearl #3
Clyde
Allegan
1870-6/15/1970
N side of 56th St, N of Pearl St
21
B
Allegan book p. 68. Photo of brick school p. 68. History of Allegan County. Building was turned into an adult learning center in 1971. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 71
White/Hart #4
Gun Plain
Allegan
-after 1954
NE corner of 106th Ave & 10th St
17
W
Allegan book p. 89. Photo of school p. 89. History of Allegan County. In 1952, 28 students were enrolled. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 93
Overisel/Sandy View
Overisel
Allegan
-after 1945
143rd Ave & 46th St
17
B
MORSA. History of Allegan County p. 517. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 80
Huver #6
Leighton
Allegan
-by 1951
Located on the E side of 2nd St, N of 146th Ave
1
Allegan book p. 44. Photo unavailable. In 1952, no students were enrolled
Darling #3
Ganges
Allegan
7/20/1847- 7/31/1962
S side of 118th Ave between US-31 & 70th St, E of 68th St
20
W
Allegan book p. 19 with photo of school. At some date (unknown) the Darling School burned-down to the ground. School was rebuilt. Annexed to Fennville School District in 1962. Eventually was sold. Now a private residence. History of Allegan County p. 19 and Ganges Township p. 62
Hoyer/Oakview #6
Monterey
Allegan
1899-1962?
NE corner of 130th Ave & 34th St
17
B
Allegan book p. 65. Photo of brick school p. 65. In 1962, 19 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Also known as Oakview School. Still open in 1955. May have closed in 1962?
Truax/Tishhouse #5
Hopkins
Allegan
-after 1929
Corner of 133rd & 13th St
12
W
Allegan book p. 86. Photo of school p. 86. History of Allegan County. Also called Truax School. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 89
Ikeler/Walker/Fraser #2
Clyde
Allegan
?
48th St, E of Crooked Lake
25
B
See Ikeler/Walker/Fraser
Lemoin/Hillcrest #2
Heath
Allegan
-1965
Located at NE corner of 126th Ave & 38th St
25
W
One-room schools of Allegan book p. 41. Photo of school p. 41. Also known as Valley View School. Closed in 1965 and torn-down. In 1962, 23 students were enrolled
Woodmere #?
Clyde
Allegan
late 1800's-1950's/60's
51st St & 118th Ave
23
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 91. Only photo of school site as it burned-down. Empty lot. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 95
Gobles #1
Otsego
Allegan
?
S of Jefferson Rd in Otsego Township
20
?
Gobles. Also known as White School. MORSA. History of Allegan County p. 517. Paw Paw True Northerner, August 4, 1900 Gobleville. The White Schoolhouse 4 miles N of here was burned to the ground last Thursday night. Also known as Hart School
Foster #4
Trowbridge
Allegan
1888
6 miles S of Allegan on M-40 between 104th & 106th St
20
B
Allegan book p. 26. Photo of red brick school p. 26. In 1962, 20 students were enrolled. Converted into a home. History of Allegan County
Page/Gorton #7
Hopkins
Allegan
open by 1872
W side of 18th St & S of 133rd St
9
W
Allegan book p. 67. Photo of school p. 67. Notation says the school is gone. One-room schools of Allegan County. Open at least until 1946 p. 70
Page
Watson
Allegan
-after 1946
13th St, S of 120th St
13
W
MORSA. History of Allegan County p. 517
Barton/Gates #6
Otsego
Allegan
-closed by 1952
1 1/4 miles N of Otsego on NW corner of E & W Crossroads (108th Ave & 15th St)
11
?
Allegan book p. 4. No photo available at time of publication. Contact: Mrs. Alice Newcomb, 308 E. Orleans St, Otsego, MI 49078. Ph: 694-6872. Also known as Gates School. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 4. In 1952, no students were enrolled
Lohman/Valleyview #3
Fillmore
Allegan
closed after 1945
N side of 136th Ave between 50th & 52nd St
25
W
One-room schools of Allegan County p. 53. Photo
Blackman #2
Trowbridge
Allegan
-after 1967
2 miles E of Allegan on M-89 & 26th St
1
W
*Picture. Photo of two-room school p. 8. In 1967, 113 students were enrolled. Now privately owned. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 9. Photo
Weber #2
Leighton
Allegan
standing 1904
NW corner of 141st Ave & 2nd St
23
B
Allegan book p. 87. Photo of school p. 87. History of Allegan County One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 91
Pratt/Allen #8
Otsego
Allegan
-after 1954
18th St, N of 108th Ave
10
W
Allegan book p. 1. In 1962, 44 students were enrolled. Also called Allen School. Appears to be a wooden-frame school. Photo of school on p. 1, possibly taken in 1973
Dallas #7
Monterey
Allegan
-1962?
2 miles E of Monterey Center on the N side of 134th Ave & S of 26th St
12
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 18 with photo of school. In 1962, 23 students were enrolled. Open until at least 1962
Russcher #1
Fillmore
Allegan
-after 1959
52nd St & Russcher Rd
11
B?
Allegan book p. 76. Photo of what appears to be a brick school on p. 76. In 1955, 54 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 79
Granges #6
Ganges
Allegan
closed by 10/1960
6292 114th Ave, Fennville
6
B
Standard School. Annexed to Fennville in 1961. State Historic site. Residence in 1959. In 1959, 56 students were enrolled
Ferris #4
Cheshire
Allegan
-1960?
E of 46th St, N of 106th Ave
18
W
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
Vineland/Burham #9
Watson
Allegan
-closed by 1957?
W side of 23rd St, S of 122nd Ave
7
W?
*Picture. Allegan book p. 86. Photo of school p. 86. In 1957, no students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Also called Burham School. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 89
Jackson/Whitemeyer #49
Clyde
Allegan
-after 1939
Located on E side of 52nd St & N of 120th Ave
9
W
Allegan book p. 45. History of Allegan County. Was being used in 1939
McDowell #1
Casco
Allegan
1851-1937
On Lakeshore Rd, S of McDowell corner on the W side of 71st St & S of 107th Ave
18
W
Allegan book p. 56. Photo of school p. 56. School burned-down in 1937. Blue Star Highway has been moved. "Casco Township Bounty by the Lake" by Jeanne Hallgren. Substation 1939-1960. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 59 with photo say it still open by 1959
Grange Hall/Lewis #10
Ganges
Allegan
before 1913-1871
Located at the SW corner of 122nd Ave & 66th St
10
B
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
Corning #5
Leighton
Allegan
-1962?
N side of 142nd Ave, W of Corning Ave
15
W
Allegan book p. 17 with photo. In 1962, 26 students were enrolled. Open until at least 1962
Gilbert #1
Dorr
Allegan
Was located at NE corner of 146th & 14th Sts
1
?
Allegan book p. 30. Photo of former site. Gone. Now an empty field
Parkhurst/Brookside #4
Heath
Allegan
1974
1 mile S of 34th Ave, E of 44th St
9
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 10. Photo of school p. 10. Also known as Parkhurst. In 1951, 16 students were enrolled. Now Hamilton Rod and Gun Club. History of Allegan County
Hudson Corners #3
Allegan
Allegan
?
Located 2 miles N of Allegan on 30th St & 118th Ave. W of Current Town Hall
26
W
*Picture. Near Township Hall. Allegan book p. 43. Photo on page 43. In 1962, 63 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County
Miner Lake #9
Allegan
Allegan
After 1966
SE corner of 122nd Ave & 26th St
12
W
Allegan book p. 59. Photo of school p. 59. In 1962, 33 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 62. Photo
Garvelink/Maplewood #2
Fillmore
Allegan
after 1954
N side of 146th Ave, E of Graafschap, 1 mile W of M-40
5
B?
*Picture. History of Allegan County. Also known as Maplewood School. Student: Dave Norem, Clarksville, TN. See Garvelink School. Burned-down and rebuilt in 1916 on Buchanan St. Converted into a residence. Not listed in Allegan book. In 1945, 64 students enrolled. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 57 and photo
McClair/St Clair #4
Laketown
Allegan
-After 1955
63rd St between 136th & 138th Ave
35
W
Allegan book p. 55. Photo of school p. 55. In 1955, 27 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Also known as St Clair School. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 58. Photo
Fillmore/Beeline #3
Fillmore
Allegan
-1958?
At one time located on M-40 between 104th and 106th St
25
W
MORSA. History of Allegan County p. 517. In 1962, 20 students were enrolled. Open at least until 1958
Jewett/Brownell #5
Allegan
Allegan
1888-1967
John Pahl Historic Village, Allegan County Fairgrounds
5
W
Photo in gallery. In 1962, 29 students enrolled. Part of the Allegan Fairgrounds Historical Village. Celebrated 100th birthday in July 1988. See Brownell School
Knowles #5
Otsego
Allegan
-after 1954
Located on NW corner of 11th Ave & 15th St
2
Allegan book p. 49. Photo unavailable. In 1954, 17 students were enrolled
Banning/Neeley #9
Gun Plain
Allegan
after -1952
Just N of intersection at Marsh & Pine Rds
1
B
Allegan book p. 3. Appears to be a brick school. Photo of school In 1952, 47 students were enrolled. Photo of school possibly taken in 1973. One-room schools of Allegan County
Franklin #5
Salem
Allegan
-1940?
Located on NE corner of 146th Ave & 34th St
5
W
Allegan book p. 26. Photo of school. Open until at least 1940
Ganges Union #6
Ganges
Allegan
1867-1955
Blue Star Hwy & 122nd Ave
10
W
This school also called Pier Cove. School moved over to Johnson's Corners. Two acres added for the sum of $150. A two-story school was built in 1871. New school cost $2,430. Younger children met on the first floor and older children on the second floor. Had belfry and bell. This school stopped in 1955. Allegan book p. 28. Annexed to Fennville District that continued to use the building for an Elementary School. In the 1990's they sold the United Methodist church next door. Ganges Township p. 68. Photo of school. In 1959, 26 students were enrolled. Open at least until 1961. In the 1990's building sold the United Methodist Church next door. Ganges Township. 68. Now a residence
Simpson #4
Watson
Allegan
-after 1962
SE corner of 20th St & 123rd Ave
7
W
Allegan book p. 80. Photo of school p. 80. In 1962, 32 students were enrolled. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 83
Hartzig/Bartz #3
Dorr
Allegan
?
Located on S side of 147th & E of 24th St
6
B
Photo of school/residence p. 36. History of Allegan County p. 36. Also known as Bartz School. Now a residence
Hawthorn #2
Overisel
Allegan
-1968?
Located on N side of 146th Ave between 38th & 40th St
2
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 37. Photo of school. History of Allegan County. In 1962, 66 students were enrolled (appears to be more than one-room) Open at least until 1968
Hughes #11
Watson
Allegan
-after 1961
Located 2 miles S of Watson Corners on 16th St & N of 112th Ave
35
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 44. Photo p. 44. In 1962, 12 students were enrolled. Still open in 1961
Wetmore #4
Allegan
Allegan
1898-after 1962
NE corner of 30th St & 122nd Ave
3
B
*Picture. Allegan book p. 88. Photo of red brick school p. 88. History of Allegan County. In 1962, 25 were students enrolled. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 92
New Salem #7
Salem
Allegan
-after 1945
NW corner of 146th Ave & 26th St
2
W
Allegan book p. 64. Photo of school p. 64. In 1945, 6 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 67
Baseline #3
Cheshire
Allegan
-after 1960
Corner of Baseline Rd & 42nd St
34
W
Allegan book p. 5. Photo of school p. 5. It appears to be a wooden-frame school. In 1951, 16 students were enrolled looks to be open until at least 1960. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 5. Photo
Hopkinsburg #9
Hopkins
Allegan
-after1930
Located on 16th St, N of 128th Ave
27
W
Photo in Gallery. Allegan book p. 42. Photo on p. 42. History of Allegan County. Open in 1930
Pullman #5
Lee
Allegan
1939-after 1966
NW corner of 109th Ave & 58th St, W of Pullman
7
W
Pullman Elementary School of 1939 was rebuilt in 1998. Michigan Shadow Towns. p. 21. Allegan book p. 73. Photo of school p. 73. In 1962, 53 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 76
Barrager #7
Saugatuck
Allegan
1850-1952
E side of 64th St & S of 127th Ave
36
B?
Allegan book p. 4. Photo of school It is either wooden-frame or possibly brick. By 1952, no students were enrolled. Converted into a residence in 1998. One-room schools of Allegan County
Bear Creek #4
Hopkins
Allegan
1899-after 1951
1 mile N of Hopkins on 22nd St & 132nd Ave
20
B?
Allegan book p. 5. Photo of school. Allegan Gazette, Oct. 21, 1899. Hopkins preparing to build a brick schoolhouse. Cost $1,025. In 1951, 15 students were enrolled
Merson/Wilkinson #3
Trowbridge
Allegan
After 1961
7 miles S of Allegan on M-40 & 102nd Ave
29
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 57. Photo on p. 57. In 1962, 19 students were enrolled. Now owned by Merson Church. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 60. Photo
Allen/Pratt #8
Otsego
Allegan
-after 1962
18th St, N of 108th Ave
8
W
Allegan book p. 1. In 1962, 44 students were enrolled. Also called Pratt School. Appears to be a wooden-frame school not in good condition. One-room schools of Allegan p. 1. Photo of school. Possibly taken in 1973
Wakeman/Diamond Springs
Salem
Allegan
late 1800's-1950's/60's
136th Ave & 34th St
31
W
*Picture. Gone
Moon #8
Cheshire
Allegan
-After 1967
NE corner of 102nd Ave & 38th St
26
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 61. Photo of school with what looks like adults, so maybe taken at a school reunion p. 61. It appears this school was moved to the W and is the Hills Golf Course Lounge. Per: James MacGregor, father of Mrs. MacGregor who taught there. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 64
Mellish #10
Salem
Allegan
?
N side of 138th Ave, E of 26th St
25
?
Allegan book p. 56. School is gone. Photo of foundation p. 56. History of Allegan County
Round
Hopkins
Allegan
?
J.O. Round Farm
1
Log
Torn-down. Said to be first school in Township
Gidley #4
Manlius
Allegan
-1960
Located on N side of 128th Ave at 56th St
20
W
Allegan book p. 30. Photo of school. History of Allegan County. In 1957, 21 students were enrolled. Closed 7/11/1960
Hoyerville Pullen/Otto
Otsego
Allegan
1974
102nd Ave, W of 23rd St
30
*Picture. Residence. MORSA. History of Allegan County
Horseshoe #4
Lee
Allegan
-after 1952
Located on SE corner of 104th Ave & 50th St
25
W
Allegan book p. 43. Photo of school p. 43. In 1962, 20 students were enrolled Open in 1952
Crow #4
Casco
Allegan
1869-1971
SW corner of 102nd Ave & 62nd St
25
B
Allegan book p. 18. Photo of school p. 18. Moved to a field on Baseline Rd near Lacota. Built in 1860. In 1962, 31 students were enrolled. Reported that Crow was the last one-room school to close in 1971
Babylon #7
Allegan
Allegan
by 1922-after 1960
SE corner of Babylon Road and 34th Street.
17
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 3. Photo of school In 1960, 52 students were enrolled. Standard School in 1922. History of Allegan County
Gardner #5
Wayland
Allegan
1867-1961?
W side of 131st Ave & 7th St
15
W
Allegan book p. 29. Photo of school. Has fallen into just a pile of wood
Van Keuren/Mapleview #6
Allegan
Allegan
Closed after 1966
S side 118th Ave & 26th St
6
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 53. Photo of school p. 53. History of Allegan County. In 1945, 28 students were enrolled. Also known as Mapleview. Converted into a residence. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 56
Reid #5
Ganges
Allegan
closed by 1963
NW corner of 119th Ave & 68th St. North of 118th
15
W
Allegan book p. 73. Photo of school p. 73. In 1962, 40 students were enrolled. Annexed to Fennville School in 1963 and later became Ganges Township Hall. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 76. Ganges Township p. 66
Elm Hill/Watson Corners #2
Watson
Allegan
?
SW corner of 116 Ave & 16th St
27
W
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
Diamond Springs/Wakeman #8
Salem
Allegan
-1962?
NE corner of 136th Ave & 34th St
31
W
Allegan book p. 20 with photo of school. In 1962, 25 students were enrolled. Open until at least 1962. History of Allegan County p. 20
New Richmond/Manlius #1
Manlius
Allegan
closed by 6/12/1956
E side of the Old Allegan Rd, N of 130th Ave
16
W
Allegan book p. 63. Photo of school with students out front lined up for photo. p. 63. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 66
Iddles #3
Casco
Allegan
1859-1962
Located on S side of 109th Ave between 64th & 62nd St
11
Log/W/B
Allegan book p. 45. Photo of school/residence p. 45. Built in 1859 and still standing in 1998. In 1901, replaced with a red brick school. School used for 103 years. Previous school moved to Harry Litt's Farm in May of 1962 and was used as a packing shed in fruit season by migrant workers. It was near the big spring where Indians had a campground. Looks like a very nice residence
Kinner #1
Wayland
Allegan
1858-
Located on NW corner of 133rd Ave & 2nd St
11
W
Allegan book p. 49. Photos p. 49
Sheldon #11
Wayland
Allegan
?
SE corner of Georgesville Rd & 10th St
18
W
Allegan book p. 79. Photo of school p. 79. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 82
Gibson #2
Laketown
Allegan
-1946?
Located at intersection of 140th Ave & 65th St
27
W
Allegan book p. 29. 3 photos of school. Contact: Murlyn Vollink, 257 Brook St, Saugatuck, MI. In 1957, 36 students enrolled. Open at least until 1946
Wildwood #7
Lee
Allegan
-before 1954
SE corner of 103rd Ave & 54th St
27
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 90. Photo of school with swings. p. 90. In 1950, no students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Vacant and in poor condition. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 94
Loomis #2
Ganges
Allegan
1876- 10/26/1960
Intersection of 63rd St & 122nd Ave. May not be correct address
9
W
In 1881, a larger building replaced the original small school. The cost for the 2nd school was not to exceed $1,200. N side of 136th Ave between 50th & 52nd St? Annexed to Fennville in 1960. The building was sold for $22
Fairview #3
Monterey
Allegan
-1968
2 miles E of Monterey Center on the corner of 26th St & 130th Ave
23
B
*Picture. Allegan book p. 24. Photo of school p. 24. In 1951, 14 students were enrolled
Spring Hill #3
Hopkins
Allegan
1941
S side of 126th Ave, E of 19th St
33
B
*Picture. Allegan book p. 82. Photo of school/residence p. 82. Owner: Margie Wicks. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 85
Frayer #3
Heath
Allegan
?
Located on SE corner of 136th Ave & 38th St
1
W
Allegan book p. 27. Photo of school p. 27. History of Allegan County
Miner #1
Watson
Allegan
1929-before 1945
E side of 21st St, N of 118th Ave
17
W
*Picture. Allegan book p. 58. Photo of school p. 58. In 1945, no students were enrolled. The school is now gone. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 61. Photos
Goodman/Maple Grove
Salem
Allegan
1974
142nd Ave & 34th St, 2 miles W of Bunker Hill at Burnips
17
?
King #10
Allegan
Allegan
-1956
Located on the N side of 116th Ave
23
W
Allegan book p. 48. Photo of school p. 48. Closed in 1956 and torn-down. History of Allegan County. In 1950, no students were enrolled
Rummery #8
Gun Plain
Allegan
-after 1954
S side of M-89, E of 8th St
21
W
Allegan book p. 75. Photo of school p. 75. In 1945, 23 students were enrolled. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 78
Chase #5
Saugatuck
Allegan
closed July 1956
SE corner 126th Ave & 68th St
33
W
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
Beechwood/Koopman #3
Overisel
Allegan
-after 1957
N side of 144th Ave & 43rd St
9
B?
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
Hooper #10
Gun Plain
Allegan
late 1800's-1950's/60's
Located on N side of 110th Ave, E of 10th St
6
W
Allegan book p. 41. No photo of school available. History of Allegan County
Scheriern #7
Dorr
Allegan
by 1889-after 1959
NW corner of 138th Ave & 14th St
26
B
Allegan book p. 78. Photo of school and students on front stoop. p. 78. In 1959, 27 students were enrolled. Students are named. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 81
Clifford #6
Trowbridge
Allegan
-1967?
N side of 108th Ave, E of 30th. Moved 1 mile S of Pullman in 1963
10
W? or CB?
Allegan book p. 16. Photo of school p. 16. In 1963 moved 1 mile S of Pullman. Owned by William Sweet. In 1965, 40 students were enrolled. Open until at least 1967. History of Allegan County p. 517
Hadaway #6
Casco
Allegan
1868-1962?
SW corner of 109th Ave on E side of 68th St between 111th & 109th Ave. School was moved and made of Stucco
9
Log/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

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