THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION

Tonkey Road/Sims #1

Sims/Whitney

1925-1941

Old Sims Township Hall on Tonkey Rd

8

W

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

Laundrie #4

Whitney

1892-1958

Stowell & Mason Rds

8

Log/W

Frame school. Named after local family

North Star #1

Deep River

1879-1945

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

33

W

Indexed in ACHS Vol. 3

Plains #3

Deep River

1886-1944

N Grove Rd moved to Old-76

11

W

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

Pine Grove

Arenac

1882-1942

W of Omer in Arenac Township

8

W

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

Noble #6

Whitney

1906-1951

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

24

W

School closed in 1951

Johnsfield #2

Lincoln

1894-1956

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

6

W/B

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

Saganing #3f

Standish

by 1874-1962

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

30

Log/W/B

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

South Branch #4f

Standish

1890's-1940's

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

22

W

Started as a two-room school. Annexed to Standish

Maple Grove #1

Arenac

1889-1958

Hull & Conrad Rds, 1 mile from US-23

30

W

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

Town Hall #2

Mason

1903-1958

Moved to Dofier & Maple Ridge Rds

8

W

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

Worth #5f

Standish

by 1902-1963

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

34

W

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

Moore's Junction #1

Adams

1882-1907-1956

4700 Duprie Rd, Standish, MI

27

W

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

Riverside #5

Whitney

1908-1946

River Rd corridor, Whitney Township (Au Gres River)

30

Log/W

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

Point Au Gres

AuGres

1897-1965

Right in Au Gres Town

11

W

Was a Museum from 1970-1984. Now in town

Maple Ridge #2

Clayton

1871-1927

3257 Maple Ridge & North Rds

13

W

Replaced in 1928. Residence. MORSA

Point Lookout/Sims #2

Sims

1883-1947

Bay Score on S side of Point, S of Weeds

11

W

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

Moffatt #2

Moffatt

1886-1943

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

14

W

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

West Bradley #3

Lincoln

1894-1899-1962

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

32

Log/W

School closed and students transferred to Standish

Santiago #3

Turner

1915-1946

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

25

W

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

West Alger #1

Moffatt

1880-1941

8498 W Alger Rd

17

W

Private residence (noted 2007)

Turner

Turner

by 1886-1950's

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

8

W

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

Pine River #1

Standish

1895-1962

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

8

W

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

Curtisville #2

Curtis

Alcona

1884-1930

Black River Rd

17

Log

Now a residence

Pine Grove

Caledonia

Alcona

1902-1939

6540 Hickey Hill Rd in Hubbard Lake, MI

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

Johnson

Haynes

Alcona

1927-1947

3930 E McNeil Rd just W of McGregor Rd

16

W

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

Pine/Pyne

Haynes

Alcona

1901-1945

On the E side of Poor Farm Rd, 1/4 mile S of Quick Rd

21

W

Abandoned. Photo on google is of poor quality

Bailey

Harrisville

Alcona

1907-1948

1 1/2 miles N of Harrisville, 6071 Point Rd, Trail to school

30

Log

When school closed students went to Oscoda Area Schools. In 1973 Township began a partial restoration, and in 1998 it was moved near Sturgeon Point Lighthouse. Now a Museum. See listing under Museums on MORSA site. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 18. Photo on website: Exterior & Interior on Google

Low

Alcona

Alcona

1880-1905

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

24

W

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

Gustin

Gustin

Alcona

1800's-1950's/60's

Fowler Rd, Harrisville, MI

13

W

Only foundation remains. Three additions

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

Backus Creek

Gustin

Alcona

1888-1892

London Rd, 1/2 mile E of Stout Rd

21

W

Alcona County Historical Site

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

Mitchell

Mitchell

Alcona

1911-1950's/60's

6849 W Tower Rd, Curran, MI

26

Log

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

Hungarian/Unkovitch

Millen

Alcona

1913-1940's/50's

Millen Rd, Barton City MI

29

CB

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

Cloverdale

Mitchell

Alcona

1909-1948

Mitchell Township

21

W

Demolished sometime after 1948

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

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

Indian/Alvin

Mikado

Alcona

1898-1939

Michaud & Alvin Rds

34

W

Served the Alvin settlement in the Township’s SE area

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

Mount Joy #2

Haynes

Alcona

1888-1948

5130 Alcona Rd between US-23 & Lake Shore Dr

11

W

In 1887 George Lee was contracted to move school #2 from Black River to Alcona Rd. It was reported to be one of the best schoolhouses in the county and the best site in the state. In 1948 it closed and in 1951 the school was purchased. Family members did all the work on the school. Eventually the school became a 4 bedroom family retreat. Unfortunately the bell has disappeared. It is located across from the cemetery. Declared an Alcona County Historical Site. Claudia Sanderson, granddaughter. Photo on google

Bean Hill

Millen

Alcona

1911-1951

5130 Alcona Rd Between US-23 & Lake Shore Dr

31

CB

Private Hunting Camp Association. Designated Alcona Historical Site

Curtisville #1

Curtis

Alcona

1881-1950's/60's

P.O. Box 90, 4932 F-30, Glennie, MI 48737

17

Log

Curtis Township Hall

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

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)

Barton City School

Hawes

Alcona

by 1900-1959/60

2120 W Trask Lake Rd

34

W

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

Daisy Dell/Flynn Valley

Mitchell

Alcona

1888-1911-1930

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

8

W

Also known as Flynn Valley School. First school was a logging camp. This school is now a hunting club and still stands on original site. The Flynn School was purchased and moved to Curran to live in while a new home was being built. It still stands on that property in Curran. Flynn School was used on Sundays and Sunday School was held there as late as 1936. Also, this is where Sutton School burned-down. First school moved to Curran. Story of Flynn Valley by Goldie P (Crowell Wilcox, May 1967)

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

Aldrich

Curtis

Alcona

1888-1892

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

16

W

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

Lakeview

Curtis

Alcona

1881-1950's/60's

Healy & Banfield Rds, 1/2 mile W of Glennie

17

W

Now a residence

Norwegian/McDonald

Caledonia

Alcona

1885-1956

E side of School Rd between Spruce & Swede Rds

8

W

No longer standing. MI One-room schools. Britton

Barber/Ritchie

Hawes

Alcona

1902-1950's/60's

Somers & Sucker Creek Rds

1

W

Burned-down. Only foundation remains

Curran

Mitchell

Alcona

1932-1960's

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

Wilson

Harrisville

Alcona

late 1800's-1931

Harrisville, MI 48740

31

W

3rd building part of Knights of Columbus #4235

Klondike

Mikado

Alcona

1908-1935

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

5

W

Original wooden-frame school burned-down in 1906 destroying everything. Was rebuilt at same site, but now only foundation remains

Millen

Millen

Alcona

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

Millen Rd, 1/2 mile S of Fowler Rd

29

CB

Vacant

Greenbush

Greenbush

Alcona

1870-1947

Present Location: 5029 Campbell Rd, N side of State Rd, Harrisville, MI

3

W

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

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

Haynes

Haynes

Alcona

1927-1947

3993 E McNeil Rd, Lincoln, MI 48742

16

W

Haynes Township Hall. Annexed to Alcona Community Schools

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

Hadley/Harrisville

Harrisville

Alcona

1908-1920

Harrisville Township

26

Log

Closed in 1920

Silverthorn

Haynes

Alcona

1870-1921

Silverthorn Family Farm, S/25

25

W

Fisher Grange in Harrisville

Van Meer

Munising

Alger

1921-1961

Shingleton Rd by 94 Hwy

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 bussed to Shingleton. The new Shingleton School opened in 1923, with 2 teachers in two-rooms teaching 8 grades. This new school replaced a log cabin school at the end of town. In 1933 the 7th and 8th graders were bussed to Munising. One teacher then taught the remaining 6 grades. Then those grades were divided into two sections, with that arrangement lasting until 1952 when grades 5th and 6th were also transferred to Munising. Annexed in 1961. School was closed and the building was sold to the Shingleton Recreation Club

Whitefish

Onota

Alger

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

Whitefish area

35

W

No surviving one‑room school identified

Sundell

Rock River

Alger

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

Located nearby to Dorsey & Rumely Rds

14

W

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

Winters

Rock River

Alger

1908-1950's/60's

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

20

W

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

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

Vail

Au Train

Alger

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

W of the Rapid River Truck Trail

28

W

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

Traunik

Limestone

Alger

1890-1950's/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

Joe Stevens

Munising

Alger

1908-1950's/60's

N of Trenary Rd

25

W

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

Shelter Bay

Onota

Alger

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

M-28 & Shelter Bay Rd

36

W

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

Grand Island City #1

Grand Island

Alger

1915-1950's/60's

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

16

W

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

Village/City #4

Munising

Alger

1909-1993

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

23

W/B

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

Wetmore Village

Munising

Alger

1891-1997

E of Railroad St & M-28, Wetmore

27

Log/B/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

Dorsey

Munising

Alger

1908-1950's/60's

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

15

W

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

Sixteen Mile Lake

Au Train

Alger

late 1800's-1947/48

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/60's

Ward School near Elm Ave or Lincoln St in Munising City

22

B/W

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

Little Red Schoolhouse

Munising

Alger

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

Webster Rd

2

Driftwood/W

Was still standing in 1985

Kiva #3

Limestone

Alger

1882-1958

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

32

W

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

Myren

Munising

Alger

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

Shingleton and Munising area

28

W

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

Limestone

Limestone

Alger

1890-1950's/60's

Diffin Rd & Limestone Rd (Limestone community center)

7

W

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

Tyoga/Tioga

Onota

Alger

1905-1950's/60's

Deerton, MI

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

Indian Town/Thomasville

Munising

Alger

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

Old Indiantown Rd & Indiantown Rd, SE of Munising

32

W

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

Loud

Louds Spur

Alger

1908-1950's/60's

Loud Spur Rd off M-94, E of Chatham

27

W

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

Munising Station (Wetmore)

Munising

Alger

1891-1945/46

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

28

Log/W

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

Paulson House

Au Train

Alger

1884-1950's/60's

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

24

Log/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. Internet

Jack Walls

Munising

Alger

1908-1950's/60's

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

33

W

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

Melstrand

Munising

Alger

1928-1950's/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

Slapneck

Rock River

Alger

1886-1907

M-94 crossing at Slapneck Creek, W of Chatham

34

W

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

Munising

Munising

Alger

1847-1950's/60's

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

2

Log/W/B

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

Wyman School of the Woods

Munising

Alger

1909-1917

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

various

Tents/Log

Students came from all over the USA to learn about lumber management and conservation. School was nationally famous. Closed during WWI. Entire site on internet. Michigan State University Archives. Facilities for students attending the Wyman School of the Woods in Munising were primitive at best. Early on they lived in tents during a mandatory summer camp at nearby Perch Lake, although they later occupied log cabins built for course credit. (Mazzali family)

Powell's Point

Grand Island

Alger

by 1915-1950's/60's

Powell Point area, North shore of Grand Island

9

W

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

Hawley

Mathias

Alger

by 1880-1950's/60's

Along Hawley Rd near Traunik (Mathias Township)

29

Log/W

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

Kentucky

Munising

Alger

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

Doe Lake Rd, W of Kentucky Trail

23

W

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

Deimling

Limestone

Alger

1907-1912

School moved to Ferguson

26/27

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

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

Schoolcraft #2

Schoolcraft

Alger

1867-1950's/60's

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

16/21

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. Schoolhouse gone. Replaced by Seney Township School

Diffin #1

Limestone

Alger

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

Diffin Rd E of Trenary (Limestone Township)

10

W

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

Edwards #1f

Munising

Alger

1902-1964

Greenwood Rd, S/26

26

W

Residence. Consolidated with Branch Public Schools

Schaffer

Munising

Alger

1881-1950's/60's

Schaffer Rd off H58, E of Munising

28/29

W

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