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THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION
School | Township | County | Year | Location | Use | BM | Notes |
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Sacred Heart (Catholic) | Munising | Alger | 1913-1970 | Sacred Heart Parish, 105 W Mill St, Munising | 22 | B/W | Is under Old Sacred Heart School (Munising, Michigan) Classrooms no longer used for schooling. Photo on Internet |
Jenney Station | Munising | Alger | late 1800's-1950's/60's | Probably along Munising Railway near H58 & FFH 13 junction | 28 | W | Railway siding/locality reference. Munising Railway history. No surviving building
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West Ward School | Munising | Alger | 1896-1913 | W side of Munising near W Munising Ave & Maple St | 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. Original Ward School no longer standing
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North Stevens | Au Train | Alger | 1888-1950's/60's | Stevens Rd (North branch) off FFH 13, Au Train Township | 19 | W | Burned-down. Stevens Rd appears on county maps
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Petrel | Munising | Alger | late 1800's-1950's/60's | Petrel Rd off H58 E of Munising near Adams Trail | 6 | W | Petrel Rd locality. No school structure visible today
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Deimling/Rumely Valley | Rock River | Alger | 1885-1950's/60's | 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 |
Christmas | Au Train | Alger | 1877-1950's/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 |
Ridge | Au Train | Alger | late 1800's-1950's/60's | Near Ridge Rd & the Duluth, S Shore & Atlantic RR | 15 | W | Ridge Rd appears on county maps. No identified schoolhouse; area is private parcels
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Eben Junction | Rock River | Alger | 1904-1950's/60's | Superior Central Schools, E2865 M-94, Eben Junction, MI | 30 | W/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 |
Schaeffer's Camp | Onota | Alger | early 1900'-1940's/1950's | Schaeffer Camp Rd N of Deerton (Onota Township) | 28 | B/W | Onota Township charcoal/wooding camp references. No visible building. Camp gone
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Cold Springs | Rock River | Alger | 1919-1950's/60's | Cold Springs Rd | 22 | W | Jacob Luoma, $2,094 |
McAfee | Limestone | Alger | 1908-1950's/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 |
Shingleton | Munising | Alger | by 1891/1921/23 | County Rd in Cusino State Wildlife Research Area | 26 | B/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 |
Trenary High | Mathias | Alger | 1908-1924 | N side of M-67, E of Eden-Trenary Rd | 20 | W/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 |
Deerton | Onota | Alger | 1926-1950's/60's | 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 |
Frohm #6 | Hopkins | Allegan | 1865-1957 | Corner of 128th Ave & 22nd St, east-central Hopkins Township | 25 | W | Allegan book p. 4. Photo of site where school was. Schoolhouse is gone. Site is now farmland. p. 14. History of Allegan County |
Dunningville #1 | Heath | Allegan | 1888-1973 | Corner of M-40 & 126th Ave | 27 | W/B | Allegan book p. 212. Photo of school p. 22. In 1962, 26 students were enrolled |
Dallas #7 | Monterey | Allegan | 1861-1957 | 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 |
Hilton/Sauger #10 | Leighton | Allegan | 1875-1957 | SE corner of 140th Ave & 9th St | 29 | B | Allegan book p. 77. Photo of school. In 1945, 9 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Contact: Mary (Paul) Kaiser, Kaiser Rd, Hastings, MI 49058. Ph: 601-948-2239. Pupil: Donovan Dean. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 80 |
Sheldon/White #11 | Wayland | Allegan | 1878-1955 | SE corner of Gregorville Rd & 10th St | 18 | W | Allegan book p. 79. Photo of school. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 82 |
Diamond Springs/Wakeman/Twin Maples #8 | Salem | Allegan | 1867-1957 | 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 |
Shelbyville #8 | Wayland | Allegan | 1869-1957 | 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 |
Hicks/East Arlington #5 | Trowbridge | Allegan | 1863-1957 | 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 |
Evergreen Glade #9 | Casco | Allegan | 1878-1952 | NE corner of 103rd Ave & 1 mile W of 68th St | 29 | W | Allegan book p. 23 with photo of school. Originally called Sheffer School. Closed in 1952. Converted into a residence |
Banning/Neeley #9 | Gun Plain | Allegan | 1839-1957 | 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 |
Morrell #3 | Gun Plain | Allegan | 1837-1957 | SE corner of 2nd St & M-89 | 36 | W | Allegan book p. 62. Drawing and photo of school p. 62. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 65 |
Hooker #1 | Leighton | Allegan | 1854-1957 | Located on E side of Kalamazoo River, S of 139th Ave | 34 | W | Allegan book p. 41. Photo of school/residence p. 41. History of Allegan County. In 1962, 26 students were enrolled. Open at least by 1946 |
Gilbert #1 | Dorr | Allegan | by 1854-late-1950s/early-1960s | Was located at NE corner of 146th & 14th St | 1 | W | Allegan book p. 30. Photo of former site. Gone. Now an empty field |
Doster #7 | Gun Plain | Allegan | 1834-after 1955 | At the 4 corners on the S side of 106th St | 20 | Log/W | Log school in 1834. Red frame photo in Allegan book p. 21 with photo of school. In 1955, 16 students were enrolled. Appears to be a residence now |
Hart/White #1 | Otsego | Allegan | 1837-1900 | Part of School District #1 in Otsego Township and was located at the NE corner of 106th Ave & 10th St | 20 | W | 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 |
Ohio Corners #2 | Hopkins | Allegan | 1869-1956 | SW corner of 130th Ave & 16th St | 22 | B | Allegan book p. 66. Photo of school. History of Allegan County One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 69 |
Loomis #9 | 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 |
Brophy/Viers #5 | Gun Plain | Allegan | 1844-1957 | SE corner 10th Ave & 7th St | 9 | W | Allegan book p. 11. Photo of school p. 11. In 1952, 20 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Known as both Viers and Brophy School |
Marble #5 | Cheshire | Allegan | 1854-1957 | Corner of 38th Ave & 108th St | 13 | W | Allegan book p. 54. Photo of school. In 1962, 39 students were enrolled. Still standing in 1973. 4 miles S of Allegan on M-40. (73) History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 57. Photo |
Horseshoe #4 | Lee | Allegan | 1859-1957 | 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 |
Foster #4 | Trowbridge | Allegan | 1857-1957 | SE corner of 32nd St and M-40 | 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 |
Simpson #4 | Watson | Allegan | 1863-1957 | 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 |
Hillside #8 | Dorr | Allegan | 1869-1957 | Located on NW corner of 138th Ave & 18th St | 28 | W | Allegan book p. 40. No photo available in book. In 1952, no students were enrolled. Closed sometime after 1945 |
Wayland #2 | Wayland | Allegan | late 1800's-1950's/60's | At 1015 129th Ave about 1/2 mile E of the Gun Lake Casino | 19 | W | Fractional History of Allegan County. p. 9. Also known as Wayland School. Possibly now the Wayland Township Hall Organic Foods Enterprise. Photo in One-room schools of Allegan County p. 10 |
Angell #7 | Wayland | Allegan | 1872-1955 | 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. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 2. Photo |
New Salem #7 | Salem | Allegan | 1865-1957 | 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 |
Crittenden #6 | Martin | Allegan | 1874-1955 | North of 132nd Avenue on 58th Street | 4 | W | Allegan book p. 17. History of Allegan County |
Prouty #1 | Trowbridge | Allegan | 1852-1957 | 110th Ave & 33rd St | 5 | W | Allegan book p. 72. Photo of school p. 72. In 1962, 43 students were enrolled. Newspaper clipping of class in 1945. September 26, 1999. Still standing and used as a residence (2003). One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 75 |
Gates/Barton #6 | Otsego | Allegan | 1862-1957 | 1 1/4 miles N of Otsego on NW corner of E & W Crossroads (108th Ave & 15th St) | 11 | W | 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 |
Glenn #4 | Ganges | Allegan | by 1854-1996 | 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 |
Fruitland/Orr #7 | Ganges | Allegan | 1839-1960 | Fruitland at one time located on NW corner of 113th Ave & 62nd St. Located on Blue Star Hwy & 122nd Ave | 35 | B | Allegan book p. 28. Photo of school. Was first called Orr and later Fruitland #7. In 1958, 26 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. Still standing. Ganges Township p. 69. Photo |
Grange Hall/Lewis #10 | Ganges | Allegan | by 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 |
Russher #1 | Fillmore | Allegan | 1852-1957 | 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 |
Maplewood/Gravelink #2 | Fillmore | Allegan | 1857-1957 | 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 |
Gidley #4 | Manlius | Allegan | 1865-1960 | 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 |
Beechwood/Koopman #3 | Overisel | Allegan | 1867-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 |
Pickle Street #5 | Monterey | Allegan | 1850-1967 | 2980 134th Ave, Hopkins, MI | 10 | W | Allegan book p. 69. Photo of school. In 1952, 27 students were enrolled. Being operated as a teaching art studio. History of Allegan County One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 72 |
Sycamore #4 | Dorr | Allegan | 1857-1957 | N side of 142nd Ave, E of 22nd St | 31 | W | Allegan book p. 84. Photo from 1970's p. 84. In 1951, 26 students were enrolled. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 87 |
Miner #1 | Watson | Allegan | 1929-1965 | 21st St near 119th 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. Annexed to Martin in 1965 |
Burrows #2 | Lee | Allegan | 1856-1957 | 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 |
Elm Hill/Watson Corners #2 | Watson | Allegan | 1854-1957 | SW corner of 116 Ave & 16th St. moved back from the road when M-118 (M-222) was rebuilt in 1952 | 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 |
Franklin/North School #5 | Salem | Allegan | 1858-1957 | Located on NE corner of 146th Ave & 34th St | 5 | W | Allegan book p. 26. Photo of school. Open until at least 1940 |
Smith #3 | Lee | Allegan | 1857-1957 | E side of 58th St between 102nd Ave & Baseline Rd | 32 | W | Allegan book p. 81. Photo of school p. 81. In 1962, 34 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 84 |
Hudson Corners #3 | Allegan | Allegan | circa 1867-1964 | SE Corner of 30th St & 118th Ave (Hudson Corners) | 28 | W | Near Township Hall. Allegan book p. 43. Photo. In 1962, 63 students were enrolled. One of the last Allegan Twp schools to close History of Allegan County. Photo |
Hamilton #6 | Wayland | Allegan | 1874-1956 | Located on S side of 130th Ave & W of 6th St | 3 | W | Allegan book p. 35. Photo of school with students in front of school |
Weber #2 | Leighton | Allegan | 1856-1957 | 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 |
Bellingham #6 | Gun Plain | Allegan | 1842-1957 | Intersections of Marsh & Pierce Rds | 15 | W | Open until at least 1952. In 1945, 30 students were enrolled. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 8. Photo |
Hillcrest/Lemoin #2 | Heath | Allegan | 1856-1957 | 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 |
Jewett/Brownell #5 | Allegan | Allegan | 1873-1966 | John Pahl Historical Village at the Allegan County Fairgrounds at 150 Douglas St, Allegan, MI | 8 | W | DORS. Moved to Allegan County Fairgrounds. Part of 100th birthday in July 1988. There are other historical buildings nearby. Open Fair Week. Standard School in 1922. MORSA. History of Allegan County p. 517. Museum/Exhibit. Moved in 1971 to the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Also known as Jewett School |
King #10 | Allegan | Allegan | circa 1870's-1956 | Located on the N side of 116th Ave | 3 | W | Allegan book p. 48. Photo of school. Closed in 1956 and torn-down. History of Allegan County. In 1950, no students were enrolled. Building no longer standing |
Saugatuck #2 | Saugatuck | Allegan | 1854-1960 | Located in the Village | 16 | W | In 1866, a graded school was built that was used for the next 30 years. In 1897, a two-story brick building was built |
Plainwell City #2 | Gun Plain | Allegan | 1834-1968 | 2 miles E of Bunker Hill at Burnips | 16 | Log/W/B | In 1834 was a log school. In 1843 was a wooden-frame, red school. In 1855 was a wooden-frame, white school. (Red School moved) In 1867, a second building for Elementary Schools was built next door. In 1870, a brick school was built, but even that one was becoming overcrowded. Eventually Plainwell built a High School. History of Allegan County p. 525 |
Hopkins Public #10 | Hopkins | Allegan | 1876-current | Located on W side of 22nd St & S of 126th Ave | 10 | W | Allegan book p. 42. Photo |
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 |
Hughes #11 | Watson | Allegan | 1876-1957 | 16th St between 112th & 11th Aves | 35 | W | Allegan book p. 44. Photo. In 1962, 12 students were enrolled. Still open in 1961. Photo |
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 |
Rowe #6 | Cheshire | Allegan | 1857-1957 | W side of 42nd St, S of 100th Ave | 9 | W | Allegan book p. 75. Photo of the Standard School with some students standing outside. p. 75. One indication of a Standard School is the 5 windows on a side. In 1965, 29 students were enrolled. School is now gone. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 78 |
Kinner #1 | Wayland | Allegan | 1853-1957 | Located on NW corner of 133rd Ave & 2nd St | 11 | W | Allegan book p. 49. Photos |
Hamilton #5 | Heath | Allegan | 1860-1957 | Located on E side of M-40 S of 135th Ave | 6 | B | Allegan book p. 34 Photo of school. Has more than one classroom. Still open by 1954 |
Lugers #3 | Laketown | Allegan | 1880-1957 | N side of 147th Ave, between 62nd & 64th St | 2 | W | Allegan book p. 52. Photo of school. History of Allegan County. Looks to have 2-3 classrooms |
Scherlern #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 |
Martin City School #1 | Martin | Allegan | 1867-1966 | 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 |
Corning #5 | Leighton | Allegan | 1862-1957 | 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 |
Dorr #6 | Dorr | Allegan | 1860-after 1961 | NE corner of 142nd Ave & 18th St | 15 | Log/W/B | Allegan book p. 20. Photo of school p. 20. City of Dorr. First schoolhouse was built in Dorr around 1860 (possibly of logs) The school was moved in 1908, and then possibly built one with a wooden-frame. All grades and subjects were taught according to Clem Rewa of Dorr. In 1961, 12 students were enrolled. History of Allegan County |
Abronia/Wright #10 | Watson | Allegan | 1976-after 1962 | 22nd St, S of 114th Ave | 31 | W | Allegan book p. 92. Photo of school Standard School. History of Allegan County. Per: Karen Cox (Mathes), a nurse, who was a student in 1961, 62, & 63. Located on Hendrickson property. In 1962, 37 students enrolled. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 96. Photo |
Singapore #1 | Saugatuck | Allegan | 1869-1875 | 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 |
Spring Hill #3 | Hopkins | Allegan | 1858-1957 | 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 |
Truax/Tishhouse #5 | Hopkins | Allegan | 1862-1957 | W side of 13th St at 133rd in Hopkins Township | 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 |
Oakview/Hoyer #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 |
Hover #6 | Leighton | Allegan | 1866-1957 | Located on the E side of 2nd St, N of 146th Ave | 1 | W | Allegan book p. 44. Photo unavailable. In 1952, no students were enrolled |
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 |
Sandy View #1 | Overisel | Allegan | 1853-1957 | 143rd Ave & 46th St | 17 | B | MORSA. History of Allegan County p. 517. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 80 |
Grable/Lewis/Little Red Schoolhouse #9 | Otsego | Allegan | 1887-1957 | Was located on corner of 108th Ave, SE corner of M-89, 2 miles W of Otsego | 17 | B | Allegan book p. 31. Photo of school. Now owned or was owned by Michigan author, Larry Massie. Now an antique shop. Owned by Esther Wyman. Also known as Grable School and Lewis School. Sometimes called Little Red School House. In 1962, there were no students enrolled. History of Allegan County. Photo |
Maple Grove/Goodman/South School #6 | Salem | Allegan | 1863-1957 | 142nd Ave & 34th St, 2 miles W of Bunker Hill at Burnips | 17 | W | Also known as Goodman and South School. https://www.migenweb.org/allegan/allegancountyschool.htm |
Chamberlein #1 | Hopkins | Allegan | 1854-1957 | N side of 128th Ave at 56th St | 2 | W | Was open until 1960. It closed with enrollment of 21 students. Now Gone. Only an empty field remains. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 15 |
South Monterey #1 | Monterey | Allegan | 1852-1957 | 127th Ave & 30th St, 2 miles S of Monterey Center | 28 | W | MORSA. History of Allegan County. p. 517 |
Hettinger/Messinger #5 | Valley | Allegan | 1873-1954 | Located on NW corner of 117th (Monroe) & 42nd St | 21 | W | Allegan book p. 36. Photo of school. History of Allegan County |
Indian Trail #4 | Salem | Allegan | 1856-1957 | Located at SW corner of 30th St & 146th Ave | 9 | W | Allegan book p. 46. Photo. In 1954, 31 students were enrolled. Was still in use in 1958 |
Highland/Albers #4 | Overisel | Allegan | 1872-1957 | Located on N side of 139th Ave & E of 45th St | 29 | B | Allegan book p. 38. Photo of school. In 1945, 34 students were enrolled. Looks to have 2-3 classrooms. History of Allegan County. Open at least to 1964 |
Brookside/Parkhurst #4 | Heath | Allegan | 1858-1957 | 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 |
Walker #2 | Martin | Allegan | 1868-1954 | SW corner of 118th Ave & 5th St | 22 | W | History of Allegan County, page 517 |
Sunnyside/Pleasant Valley #4 | Fillmore | Allegan | 1865-1957 | NW corner of 140th & 56th Ave | 20 | W | Allegan book p. 72. Photo of school. History of Allegan County. One-room schools of Allegan County. Photo p. 75 |
Sodom/Nelson/Woodlawn #4 | Leighton | Allegan | 1866-1954 | 137th Ave, W of 9th St | 32 | W | Allegan book p. 62. No photo available. One-room schools of Allegan County p. 66 |
Diamond/Kaylor #9 | Cheshire | Allegan | 1887-1962 | Corner of 112th Ave & 38th St | 16 | W | Allegan book p. 19. Photo of school taken in 1964 p. 19. In 1962, 28 students enrolled. School is now gone. History of Allegan County. Also known as Kaylor or Diamond |
Swan #8 | Watson | Allegan | 1868-1957 | 14th St & 115th Ave | 25 | W | Allegan book p. 84. No photo available. In 1951, 23 students were enrolled One-room schools of Allegan County p. 87 |
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