THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION

Graded School #1f

Alison Sheridan & ??

Berrien

9/1867-

206 S. Superior, Albion MI

B

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

#1

Lincoln

Berrien

1887-

Lincoln Ave near Vineland Rd

Pipestone #7

Pipestone

Berrien

On the corner of Preston & Old Pipestone Rds

31

*Photos. Also known as First School

Lamb #8

Bertrand

Berrien

Burke

Pipestone

Berrien

Union Rd

16

Glenlord/Stewart

Lincoln

Berrien

1887-

NW corner of Red Arrow Hwy & Glenlord Rd

15

Cribbs #2f

Bainbridge

Berrien

built around 1867-1958

M-140 between N Branch & Hill Rds

11

Log/B

Two teachers. Cribbs was built around 1867. It was a typical one-room school with a single teacher, teaching students from grades 1 to 8. The school was named after early settlers in the area. The first Cribbs School burned Dec. 5, 1917. A Two-room brick school was built to replace it and it still stands. 1 of 10 rural schools that annexed to Coloma Community Schools about 1958. North Berrien Internet Information, Part 1. Also per Marge Yetzke. Marge's grandmother taught circa 1900. She lived not far from it

Fairland #21f

Niles

Berrien

-About 1954

Stafford between 140 & US-31 in Niles/Berrien Springs Area

B

Fairland resulted as a consolidation of merging with Hatfield, Matchett Peak and St. Joe Valley #5 to become the Fairland District. Had 4 classrooms and a gym. Also had an addition. (Later annexed to Niles Schools) Fairland was for sale in 1985 by Niles Schools and was appraised for $4,000. It had 10,000 sq ft, but remained empty for 5 years. Eventually was sold (Unknown where this info came from)

Evans #21f

Berrien

Berrien

1867-

Marquette Woods & Washington Rds

14

Consolidated Eau Claire about 1914. Part of a residence. 1905 Miss Naomi Klacel, 1903 Miss Anna Scott and Miss Bernice Jeffries. Not sure which school is which. Berrien Old Time Schools Internet

Calvin #6

Buchanan

Berrien

1848-

Main St & Glendora Rd

B

One teacher. Brick structure, still standing. Per Marge Yetzke

Wagner #5

Buchanan

Berrien

1845-

W side of intersection of Wagner & W Clear Lake Rds

7 or 20?

One teacher. Old school gone but newer two-room brick structure still standing. Per Marge Yetzke. Marge's father attended circa 1916. Organized March 2, 1845. May have also been located in S/20 (Unknown where info came from but says Web source)

Range Line #9

Niles

Berrien

-1955

SE corner of Rangeline & Matthew Rds at corner of DeMott Farm

7

W

Originally called DeMott as it was on the corner of the DeMott Farm. It was then moved and called Rangeline in 1955. It annexed with Buchanan School system and Rangeline was torn-down. The site is now overgrown. Privately owned

North Maple Grove

Eau Claire

Berrien

Cedar Lane #12

Niles

Berrien

Baroda #2

Lake

Berrien

Baroda Township was divided from Lake Township in 1923

See under River/Riverside Schools. On November 13, 1946 a boiler explosion happened at the school. In 1905, Clara Prince was the teacher. Berrien Old Time School Internet

Eau Claire #10f

Pipestone

Berrien

1851

Village, 5 corners

B

Built in 1851. Replaced by a two-room building in 1888 which burned-down in 1918

Pyle #6

Weesaw

Berrien

SW corner of Cleveland & Warren Woods Rds

26

Grange

Oronoko

Berrien

5-Rd intersection between Snow & Grange Rds

Nothing else noted

West Three Oaks #5

Three Oaks

Berrien

First #7f

Pipestone

Berrien

On the corner of Preston & Old Pipestone Rds

See Pipestone School

Bridgeman #7

Lake

Berrien

1888-1967

Bainbridge Center & Territorial Rds

B

This school annexed in 1967 and was purchased for $1000 by the Bainbridge Township Hall

Winn

Niles

Berrien

Winn Rd just W of Walton Rd

9

Clymer #8

Coloma

Berrien

1880-annexed 1958. 1973

NW of Coloma about 10 miles N of Hartford on 1/2 acre. and donated by Arthur Clymer, a prosperous local farmer. Originally at the corner of Hagar Shore and Riverside Rds

6?

W/B

The first Clymer School was a small, one-room frame structure with a large entryway where coats were hung and dinner pails were kept. Built in 1880. The school was heated by a wood stove. The first teacher was Albert Jackson who received $10 a month. There were 63 children. Mrs Bob McConnell taught there for 10 years. In 1886 it appears a 2nd school was built and then in 1917 a red brick school was built on and donated by Arthur Clymer. There were two teachers. The first teacher was Albert Jackson. 1 of 10 rural schools that annexed to Coloma Community Schools in the late 1950's. North Berrien Internet Information, Part 1

Browntown #6f

Chikaming

Berrien

circe 1867-closed 1950s

Corner of Browntown Rd & I-94

One teacher. Teacher: Mrs Arend. Closed mid 1950's when Chikaming School opened. Old Time School Internet

Boynton #14

Benton

Berrien

On Britain Avenue

Four teachers. Information from newspaper and those who attended school. More info sought. Berrien Old Time Schools Internet

Hills #1f

Baroda

Berrien

Browntown Rd, just N of Hills Corners

36

Painter #7

Weesaw

Berrien

E side of Cleveland Rd, N of Elm Valley Rd

15

Center #7

Bainbridge

Berrien

1869-

Bainbridge Township Information

Two teachers. Michigan State University Grange records list Center Grange #14 on page 38. Berrien Old Time Schools Internet lists a Center/Centre School possibly built in 1869. Brick school building in 1885. Nothing else. Michigan State list Grange #14 on page 38 of their records

Holbrook #3

New Buffalo

Berrien

by 1891

Nice photo of Elementary class of 1891 when in 6th or 7th grade. In front of wood-frame building. Unknown location or school name

Howe #6

Bertrand

Berrien

1936-

Buffalo & Red Bud Trail

11

Geyer #14

Niles

Berrien

Walton & Camp Rds

19

Alternate location. On Walton Rd at Camp Rd

Pollywog #9

Bertrand

Berrien

Oak Forest Rd, between Curran & Chicago Rds

15

One teacher

Winkler #4

Niles

Berrien

Franklin #2

Berrien

Berrien

1906-1907

Pucker St, N end

One teacher. Residence. Annexed to Eau Claire and moved to M-62 & Closson Rd about 1906. On property originally owned by Buck family. Building moved to corner of M-62 & Closson Rd in 1906/07

Eaton #5

Weesaw

Berrien

NE corner of Elm Valley & Gardner Rds

25

Womer #4

Bertrand

Berrien

1832-1966

Chicago Rd, E of Orange Rd, on N side, W of Mayflower Rd

7

One teacher

East Division #3f

Albion & Sheridan

Berrien

1842-

S side of Michigan Ave, just W of the intersection at Jackson St

Small wooden schoolhouse built on the S side of Michigan Ave. just W of the intersection of Jackson St. Original school measured 16 ft x 25 ft. Heated by box stove in middle of the room. School was becoming so crowded that another school was needed. A history of Albion p. 5

Sawyer #2

Chikaming

Berrien

Two teachers. Sawyer Harbert and Lakeside combined about 1957/58 once Chikaming School was built. Old time Schools Internet

Bertrand #1

Bertrand

Berrien

One teacher. Berrien Bicentennial

Bainbridge Center/Brick #7

Bainbridge

Berrien

1888-1966

Corner of Territorial & Bainbridge Center Rds

16

B

Two-rooms, red brick school built circa 1888 and closed in 1966. Bainbridge district was split into Coloma and Watervliet districts. The school still stands today (2009). It was used as the Bainbridge Township Hall who bought it from the school districts. Michigan State Grange Records list a Bainbridge Grange #80 on page 37 of their records. Berrien Old Time School Listing. Internet. Also list of some teachers

Gitchell #10f

Bertrand

Berrien

1840-

Chicago & Portage Rds

5

Maple Grove #9

Pipestone

Berrien

No information except it covered Pipestone, Eau Clair Village and Berrien Township. Old time Schools Internet

Landen #4

Baroda

Berrien

open still in 1949

Corner of Snow & Landen Rds, N side

Was in operation at least until 1949. From 1949-1950 Eugenia Markert was teacher? Berrien Old Time Schools Internet

Glendora #1f

Weesaw

Berrien

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

Derby #5

Lincoln

Berrien

19

Elm Valley #8

Weesaw

Berrien

1880-1944

Corner of Elm Valley Rd, 5 miles NE of Three Oaks

25-30

See booklet entitled, The Early History of Elm Valley School, District No. 8, Weesaw Township, Berrien County, Michigan by John Wirth. Old Time Schools - Internet says the school was founded in 1880 and the students were sent to Gallon and New Troy at the time of consolidation in 1944. This last building was the 3rd Elm Valley #8. In September of 1949 the building was sold by the Stoner family who owned the original 1 acre of and the school was built on. Some teachers were Herman Austin in 1880's and Miss Agnes Spaulding in 1929

St Joseph Valley #5

Niles (21)

Berrien

by 1920?-1956

Hwy 63 & Matthew Rd, corner of US-31, N of Matthew

9

W

After the school closed it was used as a church which ended up burning down. Annexed to Berrien Springs in 1956. The building was moved to the S side of Long Lake and remodeled to be used as a farm guest house. Later it became a private dwelling. The old school site and is now owned by a local farmer (Unknown where information is from)

Oak Grove #7

Berrien

Berrien

1868-1954

NE corner of M-140 & Chapel Rd

34

W

One teacher. Now a private residence. The Oak trees planted by the children are still there. Merged with Hatfield, Matchett Peak and St Joe Valley #5 to become the Fairland District in 1954.(Later annexed to Niles Schools) It has since been turned into a residence (Not sure where information from)

Burke #16

Pipestone

Berrien

Union Rd

Not extant. Students included: Ruth (Miller) Phairas, Catherine, Ethelma, Mary Sue, Beverly Lou, Virginia and George Phairas, 1930's-1950's. Vladic and Skibbe families attended in 1950's

Hills

Baroda

Berrien

by 1934-1949?

In operation in 1934 and may have closed in 1949. Berrien Old Time Schools Internet

#2

Lincoln

Berrien

1887-

About where Brown School is in Shoreham

Dickinson

Royalton

Berrien

Corner of Marquette Woods & US-31

B

See Tryon School

Lacey

Niles

Berrien

Phoenix St, Niles

River St, W to Phoenix St, turn right, left side of Rd. Extant. No info in Old Time Schools Internet

DeMott/Rangeline #9f

Niles

Berrien

early 1950s

SE corner of Rangeline & Matthew Rds

7

W

Gone. Torn-down in the 1950's. Annexed to Buchanan. See Range Line School

Brick #4

Bainbridge

Berrien

1874-1962

1710 Friday Rd, Coloma, MI

5

B

Built in 1874 at a cost of $1670.50. 24 families paid the cost of the building. In 1962 it was sold to Coloma school in 1961 for $1,200 and later sold to a private individual. One of 10 rural schools that annexed to Coloma Community Schools in 1962. Before annexation the school had been updated with a well, single seats replaced the double seats, and a telephone was installed and electricity. A stove was purchased a wash bowl, comb and towel, two brooks, pail and a dipper and a mirror. There was a celebration and then the school annexed to Coloma. Trails from Shingle Diggins

Burg/Berg #12

Bainbridge

Berrien

opened by 1906-by 1940's

About 1/2 mile W of County Line Rd on Danneffel Rd

Was sold and moved to Benton Harbor by M-139. Was a church and then a paint shop. Closed in the early 1940's. Building used as farm storage. Miss Mira Olds taught there in 1906

Dayton #1

Bertrand

Berrien

Cannot find on map

One teacher

Brick #5

Bainbridge

Berrien

1854-1963

1710 Friday Rd at Hill St, 2 miles S of Coloma

4

B

Two teachers. Haunted House. Privately owned. Article in Herald-Palladium by Andrew Lersten. built by 1854

Sodus #2 or #1

Sodus

Berrien

by 1862

W

When Sodus Twp was formed in 1859 there were two one-room schools. (There were more built).

California #5

Lake

Berrien

Berrien County Genealogical Society, Pastfinder, Vol. 29 #2. No info On Old Time School Internet

Electric Light #3

Niles

Berrien

1900-1962

Original site on Creek Rd at Pucker St. New school built on Pucker St about 1 mile away with 3 classrooms

15

W

Beginners went home at noon, 1st & 2nd graders went home at 2:00 pm. The school day ended at 4:00 pm for grades 3-8th. Electric Light annexed to Fairland or to Niles Northside about 1962. Now a church. Old Town Schools Internet adds Electric Light got its name from being situated close to the Niles Power Plant. But it did not get electricity until 1931. Mabel Andrews taught here and at various other schools in the region Sold to a congregation and is still a church in 2003.

Evans #4

Lincoln

Berrien

Correct Evan School? NR corner of Washington & Marquette Woods Rds

21

W

Article in Herald-Palladium, January 23, 1994. Consolidated with Eau Claire about 1914

Stanley #7

Benton

Berrien

1868-1960's

End of Kerlikowske Rd, at T intersection at Red Arrow Rd

10?

Carole Kiernan, Ph: 463-4696. St. Joseph Herald-Palladium, June 17, 1994.Consolidated in the 1960's. Berrien Old Time Schools Internet

Unknown #5

Hagar

Berrien

No idea where located or name

Teacher: Berenice Scott, 1905

River #5

Sodus

Berrien

by 1865

4439 River Rd. Then on King's Landing and Eau Claire Highway

15

B

H-P article 23 Jan. 1994. See article following Riverside School. Operating. Teacher: Jean C. Stroud. There are quite a few records for this school showing additions such as a front porch and supplies purchased, such as a mop and pail for 25 cents. They paid $2 to have the school cleaned. In 1911 a room 20 ft x 24 ft was added to the N side of the school The High School students attended Benton Harbor City Schools. In 1927 the school burn down. A two-room school was built as a replacement. By 1959 an additional room had been added. River District did NOT annex and stayed independent. It's High School students went/go to Eau Claire HS as tution students

Hatfield #8

Niles

Berrien

by 1860-1954

Originally at NW corner of Hatfield Rd & M-140 in Niles/Berrien Springs area

10

B

Now a vacant lot. It was torn-down after sitting empty for many years and suffering vandalism. The bricks from the school were used to make a walkway at the park on Bond St, Niles MI. When it was newer it was a residence for a short while. Consolidated with Fairland Schools probably in 1954. (Unknown where this info came from)

Buchanan #1f

Buchanan

Berrien

Village

25

Twenty-one teachers? First building of Logs burned in 1841. Angelina Bird was first teacher in Township

Germany #4

New Buffalo

Berrien

before 1890

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

Greenush/Harbert #4

Chikaming

Berrien

by 1869

Originally located on Birchwood & Beach Rsd

One teacher. In existence before 1869 on and owned by Edmund Glavin. Was used for church services. Was then moved to new location and took on new name of Harbert School. The original Greenbush building was moved across the tracks from Harbert School and turned into the Harbert Community Church about 1928. Old Time Schools Internet

Gardner/Brong #4

Buchanan

Berrien

circa 1860-

3588 Andrews Rd, NW edge of Buchanan

14

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

Stevensville #6

Lincoln

Berrien

1886-

St Joseph Ave in the Village of Stevensville

27

May have been called Stewart. Consolidated with Lakeshore. Herald-Palladium, January 23, 1994. See Riverside Schools. Old Time Schools Internet say Initiated by the Methodist Episcopla in 1847 and later became known as Spears School. This says is from the History of Van Buren and Berrien Counties. Stevensville was in Lincoln Township. In the 1940's some teachers wee Miss Elsie Prillwitz, Miss Alma Tinkham and Mrs. Lavinia Kamrad.

#3 No Name

Weesaw

Berrien

Glendora Rd, 1/8 miles W of Log Cabin Rd intersection, S side

8

Bakertown #7

Bertrand

Berrien

Bakertown & Buffalo Rds

10

Mentioned in several newspapers. Old Time Schools Internet

Lincoln #5

Lincoln

Berrien

1887-

Lincoln Ave, S of John Beers Rd

W

Old time Schools Internet

Bertrand #4

Niles

Berrien

1 mile N of Indiana border, W of M-33

B

Original site of Notre Dame University. Now has a modern Elementary School. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 30

North Lincoln #3

St Joseph Village

Berrien

Herald-Palladium, June 23, 1994. Consolidated with St. Joseph by 1934

Miller #2

Buchanan

Berrien

1839-

Corner of Miller &N. Main St

15

One teacher. Now a residence. Per Marge Yetzke. District organized May 12, 1839. Berrien County Record, January 2, 2003, page 3. Originally known as Sherwood School

Kelsey #7f

Buchanan

Berrien

1875-

Red Bud Trail N, 4 miles N of Buchanan near corner of Little Glendora & Aalfs Rds

11

One teacher. See Chapin Lake School

Chapin Lake #7f

Buchanan

Berrien

1875-

13276 N Red Bud Trail, 4 miles N of Buchanan

One teacher. Across from Bear Cave, W side. Organized in 1875. Originally known as Kelsey School. Now a private residence

Bundy/Bunday#1

Hagar

Berrien

1832-

Near intersections of Bundy & Riverside Rds

24

Log/W

Source: Dorothy Stark Cannell, Shingle Diggins built in 1844, First School in Township. Building was built by James Bunday about 1832 and later used as a school house. A log cabin was there in 1843, but burned-down in 1849. It was replaced with a wooden-framed structure. A 3rd structure replaced the others about 1884. First teacher was Matilda Irwin who taught there circa 1844. Old Time School Internet. 1 of 10 rural schools that annexed to Coloma Community Schools about 1958. North Berrien Internet Information, Part 1

Forrest #5

Bertrand

Berrien

One teacher

General Information

Berrien

1934

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

Shaunee #7

Oronoko

Berrien

SW corner of Shawnee & Burgoyne Rds

20

#7

Lincoln

Berrien

1997

DeFay Rd & Red Arrow Hwy

Hathaway #8

Lake

Berrien

Wynn

Buchanan

Berrien

Wynn Rd, on the E end

Long Lake #1

Berrien

Berrien

1892-1956

6533 Long Lake Rd

29

W

Annexed to Berrien Springs after it became too crowded. Now a residence. Sharing Memories p. 32

National #5

Berrien

Berrien

1872-1965

990f Pucker St (East Side) between Pokagon & Smith Rds

24

W/B

One teacher. First wood-frame school in S/24, E side of Pucker St between Pokagon & Smith Rds.1893 In 1883 a red brick school was built across the road. In 1965 The schoolhouse was sold and then remodeled many times. Now a private residence. The school bell was sold and some of the Maple trees on the property are still standing. Not sure where information is from

Coveney #4

Buchanan

Berrien

1845-

E. Glendora & NE corner of Coveney Rds

5

One teacher. Web search

Sherwood #2

Buchanan

Berrien

Corner of Miller Rd & Main St

One teacher. See Miller School

Avery #1

Three Oaks

Berrien

Cannot find on map

One teacher

New Buffalo #1

New Buffalo

Berrien

1836

Old Time Schools Internet indicates this 1836 was first school in New Buffalo, established in 1836

Mention of school. Burned down (probably made of logs) and in 1923 a new two-story building on Buffalo St was built to replace the building that burned in 1915. Total income and outgoing was over $12,000 with teacher's salaries accounting for more than half. Quite an increase over the $150 voted for school. It is thought that in 1915 the City Hall (that had originally been a school) which was destroyed by fire in 1915) was built, but the photo of the two-story multi room building dates the photo at 1908. The graduated number for 1908 was 25. In 1920 the graduating class was 4. In 1914 the 7th and 8 grades had a number of 16 in their photo outside in front of a wooden-frame school

Shanghai #3f

Pipestone

Berrien

1841 Log Shanty-1960s

Corner of Shanghai & Pipestone Rds

18

Log

Turned into a residence. Closed in the 1960's Old Time Schools. Internet says the school in about 1841 was in a log shany. That school was replaced by 1847. It closed in the 1960's. Michigan State University list a Pipestone Grange #194 on page 40 of their records. See History of Van Buren & Berrien County

Broceus #3

Buchanan

Berrien

S end of Broceus School Rd, at intersection of Wagner & Bakertown Rds

27

One teacher. Original building gone, but two-room brick building still standing. Per Marge Yetzke. Marge's brother attended circa 1952. Also known as Marshall School

Antoik #2

Berrien

Berrien

Do not see on map

2?

Buckhorn #5

Royalton

Berrien

1869-

Between Rockey Weed & Linco Rds

See Tryon School. Built in 1869 and converted into a church

Yellow Mill #3

Niles

Berrien

Hills Corners #1

Weesaw

Berrien

Corner of Glendora & Gardner Rds

1

Gone. No longer standing. Per Marge Yetzke

Riverside/Hagar #3 or #6

Hagar

Berrien

1869-present

Moved from original site

W

A decision was made to construct a new building. This frame building was to be 24 ft x 30 ft with a 10 ft ceiling. In 1891, a brick foundation was added. In 1891, he school was remodeled and added an addition. It was still over-crowded. In 1947, they were forced to use the basement of the Methodist Church. In 1948, an acre playground was added along with new toilet facilities. Riverside/Hagar #6 dealt with their overcrowding but did not consolidate with Coloma. The schoolhouse is still in use today with 83 registered students. In 1957/8 Harbert, Lakeside and Sawyer combined once Chikaming School was built. Bedford that some students had been attending Riverside instead of Hargert. (Different information. (Not sure where first information came from but think Internet) North Berrien Internet Information

Unknown #6

Hagar

Berrien

No idea where located or name

Teacher: Mary Daly Theisen, Tri City Record, October 31, 2001