THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION

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

Haynes

Haynes

Alcona

1927-1947

3993 E McNeil Rd, Lincoln, MI 48742

16

W

Haynes Township Hall. Annexed to Alcona Community Schools

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

Low

Alcona

Alcona

1880's-after-1908-1950's/60's

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

Cloverdale

Mitchell

Alcona

1909-1948

21

W

Demolished sometime after 1948

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)

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)

Hadley/Harrisville

Harrisville

Alcona

1908-1920

26

Log

Closed in 1920

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

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

Gustin

Gustin

Alcona

1800's-1950's/60's

Fowler Rd, Harrisville, MI

13

W

Only foundation remains. Three additions

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

Lakeview

Curtis

Alcona

1881-1950's/60's

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

17

W

Now a residence

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

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

Wilson

Harrisville

Alcona

late 1800's-1931

Harrisville, MI 48740

31

W

3rd building part of Knights of Columbus #4235

Curtisville #1

Curtis

Alcona

1881-1950's/60's

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

17

Log

Curtis Township Hall

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

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

Silverthorn

Haynes

Alcona

1870-1921

Silverthorn Family Farm, S/25

25

W

Fisher Grange in Harrisville

Millen

Millen

Alcona

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

Millen Rd, 1/2 mile S of Fowler Rd

29

CB

Vacant

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

Greenbush

Greenbush

Alcona

1870-1947

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

3

W

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

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

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

Alvin

Mikado

Alcona

1931-1950's/60's

Michaud & Alvin Rds

26

W

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barber/Ritchie

Hawes

Alcona

1902-1950's/60's

Somers & Sucker Creek Rds

1

W

Burned-down. Only foundation remains

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

Bean Hill

Millen

Alcona

1911-1956

5130 Alcona Rd Between US-23 & Lake Shore Dr

31

CB

Private Hunting Camp Association. Designated Alcona Historical Site

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

Barton City School

Hawes & Millen

Alcona

by 1900-

School in or near Barton City in Hawes & Millen Township

Shadow Towns of Michigan p. 18 states a school was located in Barton City. School still standing according to book

Curtisville #2

Curtis

Alcona

1884-1950's/60's

Black River Rd

17

Log

Now a residence

Backus Creek

Gustin

Alcona

1888-1892

London Rd, 1/2 mile E of Stout Rd

21

W

Alcona County Historical Site

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

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 schools. Britton

Trenary High

Mathias

Alger

1908-1924

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

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

Winters

Mathias or Munising

Alger

1908-1950's or 60's

20

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

Dorsey

Munising

Alger

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

15

W

Jack Walls

Munising

Alger

1908-1950's or 60's

33

W

Replaced the burned-down Stevens School

Cold Springs

Rock River or Limestone

Alger

1919-1950's or 60's

Cold Springs Rd

22

W

Jacob Luoma, $2,094

McAfee

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

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

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

Sundell

Rock River

Alger

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Located nearby to Dorsey & Rumely Rds

14

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

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

Ridge

Au Train

Alger

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

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

15

Edwards #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

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

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

Thomasville (Indiantown)

Munising

Alger

before 1891-1950's or 60's

23

W

See Indiantown School

Myren

Munising

Alger

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

18

W

Hawley

Mathias

Alger

1880's-1950's or 60's

29

Log or W

Was opened by 1880. The Slate Spring 2011

Powell's Point

Grand Island

Alger

before 1915

9

W

North Stevens

Au Train

Alger

1888-1950's or 60's

19

W

Burned-down

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

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

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

Vall

Au Train

Alger

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

W of the Rapid River Truck Trail

28

W

Schaeffer's Camp

Onota

Alger

early 1900s-1940s/1950s

28

B or W

Slapneck

Rock River

Alger

1886-1907

34

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

Munising Station (Wetmore)

Munising

Alger

before 1891

28

Log or W

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

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. Internet

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 for pupils K-8. Students then go onto Marquette, Munishing or Superior Central. Shadow Towns of Michigan p. 51

Village/City #4

Munising

Alger

1876

23

W or B

Two-story building. Cost $10,000

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

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 tracks near the bridge. The first teacher had 20 students. The school is well furnished with maps, a globe and in good shape in every way as reported in the the Mining Journal. The 2nd schoolhouse was a two-story building, the lower level for school and upstairs for a Community Center. Sunday School was held there as well. In 1892 two sisters from Midland County came to teach at Rock River. Alice had the Rock River School and Agnes the Hawley School. Rock River is now gone

Limestone

Limestone

Alger

1890-1950's or 60's

7

W

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

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

Shelter Bay

Onota

Alger

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Located on M-28 between Munising & Marquette

36

W

Loud

Louds Spur

Alger

1908-1950's or 60's

S/8

8 or 14

W

Built by Matt & Isaac Kamppinen

Jenney Station

Munising or Au Train

Alger

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

28

W

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

Grand Island City #1

Grand Island

Alger

1915 (2nd)-1950's or 60's

16

W

Sacred Heart (Catholic)

Munising

Alger

1913-1970

22

B or W

Is under Old Sacred Heart School (Munising, Michigan) Photo on Internet

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. On the Lake Michigan shoreline between Munising & Au Train

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. Named Christmas in 1938. 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

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

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

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

Joe Stevens

Munising

Alger

1908-1950's or 60's

N of Trenary Rd

25

W

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

Whitefish

Onota or Munising

Alger

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

35

W

Kentucky

Munising

Alger

late 1800's-1950's or 60's

Located on Doe Lake Rd, W of Kentucky Trail

23

W

Shingleton

Munising

Alger

before 1891, 1921/23

County Rd in Cusino State Wildlife Research Area

26

B or W

Began as a station on the Detroit, Mackinaw & Marquette RR in 1882. Town known for making shingles. Originated as Jeromesville. Two-room school built in 1921-1923. Photos on Internet

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

-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

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 might be from 1973. Teacher in 1954 was Howard Bargwell. School may have been called Otsego Union #9 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

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

Allegan book p. 85. Photo. 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

Allegan book p 83. Photo of school. 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. 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. 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. 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

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. 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. 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. 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. 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

Allegan book p. 91. Only photo of school site as it burned-down. Empty lot. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 95

Glenn/Crawford #4

Ganges

Allegan

by 1854-still 1996

114th Ave & 64th St, Just N of the town of South Haven

31

W/B

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

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. 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

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. 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

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, MI

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

Allegan book p. 86. Photo of school. 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. 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

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

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

Parkhurst/Brookside #4

Heath

Allegan

1974

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

9

W

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

Hudson Corners #3

Allegan

Allegan

Located 2 miles N of Allegan on 30th St & 118th Ave. W of Current Town Hall

26

W

Near Township Hall. Allegan book p. 43. Photo. In 1962, 63 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Photo

Miner Lake #9

Allegan

Allegan

After 1966

SE corner of 122nd Ave & 26th St

12

W

Allegan book p. 59. Photo of school. In 1962, 33 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 62. Photo

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

McClair/St Clair #4

Laketown

Allegan

-After 1955

63rd St between 136th & 138th Ave

35

W

Allegan book p. 55. Photo of school. 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

In 1962, 29 students enrolled. Part of the Allegan Fairgrounds Historical Village. Celebrated 100th birthday in July 1988. See Brownell School. Photo in gallery

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 #10

Ganges

Allegan

1867-1957

Blue Star Hwy & 122nd Ave

10

B

Also known as White School. MORSA. History of Allegan County p. 517. Paw Paw True Northerner, August 4, 1900 Globeville. The White Schoolhouse 4 miles N of here was burned to the ground last Thursday night. Also known as Hart School

Simpson #4

Watson

Allegan

-after 1962

SE corner of 20th St & 123rd Ave

7

W

Allegan book p. 80. Photo of school. 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

Allegan book p. 37. Photo of school. History of Allegan County. In 1962, 66 students were enrolled (appears to be more than one-room) Open at least until 1968. Photo

Hughes #11

Watson

Allegan

-after 1961

Located 2 miles S of Watson Corners on 16th St & N of 112th Ave

35

W

Allegan book p. 44. Photo. In 1962, 12 students were enrolled. Still open in 1961. Photo

Wetmore #4

Allegan

Allegan

1898-after 1962

NE corner of 30th St & 122nd Ave

3

B

Allegan book p. 88. Photo of red brick school. 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. 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. 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

Allegan book p. 42. Photo. History of Allegan County. Open in 1930. Photo in Gallery

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. 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

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

Gone

Moon #8

Cheshire

Allegan

-After 1967

NE corner of 102nd Ave & 38th St

26

W

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

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

Hoyerville Pullen/Otto

Otsego

Allegan

1974

102nd Ave, W of 23rd St

30

Residence. MORSA. History of Allegan County. Photo

Horseshoe #4

Lee

Allegan

-after 1952

Located on SE corner of 104th Ave & 50th St

25

W

Allegan book p. 43. Photo of school. 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

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

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 the 1990's building sold the United Methodist Church next door. Ganges Township. 68. Now a residence

Van Keuren/Mapleview #6

Allegan

Allegan

Closed after 1966

S side 118th Ave & 26th St

6

W

Allegan book p. 53. Photo of school. 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. 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

Sheldon #11

Wayland

Allegan

SE corner of Georgesville Rd & 10th St

18

W

Allegan book p. 79. Photo of school. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 82

Garvelink/Maplewood #2

Fillmore

Allegan

after 1954

N side of 146th Ave, E of Graafschap, 1 mile W of M-40

5

B

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. Photo

Wildwood #7

Lee

Allegan

-before 1954

SE corner of 103rd Ave & 54th St

27

W

Allegan book p. 90. Photo of school with swings. 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

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

Allegan book p. 82. Photo of school/residence. 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

Allegan book p. 58. Photo of school. 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. 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. 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. 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

Masselink/Pershing #6

Overisel

Allegan

-After 1962

SE corner of 142nd Ave & 39th St

23

W/B

Allegan book p. 69. Photo of school. In 1962, 124 students were enrolled (More than one classroom) History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 72

Mack's Landing #24

Saugatuck

Allegan

closed 6/27/1950

E side of 62nd St, N side of 127th Ave

4

B

Allegan book p. 52. Photo of school. In 1951, 18 students were enrolled. Was turned into a residence by 1998. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 54

Singapore #1

Saugatuck

Allegan

Saugatuck at the end of Dugout Rd

4

B

Served much of the Saugatuck and Douglas area. History of Allegan book p. 80. Photo. Larger than a one room school. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 83