THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION

Sparling #2

Bingham

Huron

1866

Tyre Rd, 1/4 mile N of Munford Rd or 3/4 miles S of Saltwater Rd in S/25

27 or 25

Log

Sparling in 1866 had 2 districts with 33 children ages 5-20. Female teacher taught 3 months and earned $39. It was a log school. The library had 9 books

#4

Colfax

Huron

CD 61/62

Battle #2f

Sheridan

Huron

-1968

unk

FRACTIONAL

Ashmore #5 Replacement of 2nd Roberts School #5

Sand Beach

Huron

1926-1927 Replacement

Ashmore replacing yellow brick Roberts. 1 1/2 miles W & 1 mile N of Helena Rd on the NE corner of Eppenbrock and Tippin Rds

W/B/W

In 1926-27 the district built a new school more centrally located and that school was named Ashmore. There was a library. Because of the large enrollment of 70 students, a 2nd room was added and a 2nd teacher hired in 1947. The school closed in spring of 1958. The yellow brick Rogers School became a shop. It was torn-down in Aug 2002. Ashmore became a storage building. See also Roberts School

Pangborn #1

Verona

Huron

Name changed to Pangborn

McKenzie #7

Colfax

Huron

CD 61/62. MORSA

Greenwood #5

Grant

Huron

CD 61/62. Closed 63/64. MORSA

Hall Pass/Limerick #1

Chandler

Huron

Hubbard became Limerick. 37/38. CD 32/33. Closed 47/48

Cooper #1

Sigel

Huron

CD 61/62. Closed 66/67. MORSA

Rock Falls #2 Replacement of 1st Rockfall School

Sand Beach

Huron

1864-2nd school by 1924 closed 1940

1198 S Lakeshore Rd, Harbor Beach (current address)

18, 19

W

Originally the SW intersection of Jenks and new M-25 just N of Rock Falls cemetery. 2nd largest KKK chapter in the state of Michigan. Some of the library books removed as questionable books. The 2nd school was widened and in 1936 moved to S/18. The old wood shed was torn-down. In the 1940's children started to go to Harbor Beach. Harbor Beach was sold to the VFW hall in 1976

Sand Beach/Hillside #7

Sand Beach

Huron

1882-1941

N side of the W side of Klug Rd. On the top of the hill above the N side of Rock Falls Creek

W

A first school of 24 ft x 28 ft of wood painted white would be built in 1882. This would shorten the distance to 2 miles or less for all students. Due to low enrollment the school closed in spring of 1941. Students transferred to Harbor Beach or to nearby East Huron School. The building and property were sold and the schoolhouse burned-down around 1961

Swayze #5

Bloomfield

Huron

5

This school is now gone

Kinde

Huron

White Rock #6

Sherman

Huron

1882-1968

1/8 mile W of US-25 or 1 mile S of Harbor Beach

24

W/B

A huge White Rock served as a landmark becoming the western border in the treaty of the Northwest Territory of 1807. After the fire of 1881 a two-room schoolhouse was built on White Rock Rd. Then in 1908 that school burned-down so the district built a new one-room schoolhouse on the same parcel. Timber was salvaged from the burned-down school. This school was 28 ft x 14 ft and 9 ft high. In 1910 there were 38 students. In the early 1970's the Huron County Historical Society turned the school into a local museum furnished just as it had been in 1909. Named a Michigan Historical Site. Traveling thru time p. 159

Riverdale #2

Meade

Huron

-1955

CD 32/33. Closed 54/55

Bingham (3rd School #1)

Bingham

Huron

1873-74

Garden

Unknown

Huron

by 1885

1/2 mile N of Kind Rd on M-53

Log

Built by J. W. Kimball. Only had school 3 months in winter. Located where the village hall is now. Life Along the Shore p. 190

Brookfield #1

Brookfield

Huron

CD 32/33. Closed 41/43

Brown #5f

Meade

Huron

CD 32/33. Closed 54/55

Bingham #1 (replace #1)

Bingham

Huron

1873-74

S side of Purdy Rd 1/2 mile E of Jurgess Rd

11

After the 1866 fire a new school was built. The school was to be 26 ft x 18 ft wide. The schoolhouse cost $135 to construct. On October 8, 1871 a 2nd fire swept through and destroyed the frame school built in 1866. A teacher was burned to death in the 1871 fire. There was no school held that year

Walker #3

Hume

Huron

-1948

CD 32/33. Closed 47/48

Snell #3

Verona

Huron

CD 32/33

Consolidation & Laker High School

Winsor

Huron

1943-1961

Rural schools begin to consolidate with Pigeon

B

Hayes, Mud Creek, Big Turner and parts of Limerick District joined Pigeon's School system. Winsor & Decker joined later. Pigeon p. 324. Consolidation with Elkton, Bay Port and the construction of Laker H.S. in 1960/61 ended H.S. in the 1943 building, but it was used for Jr. High. The 1943 Pigeon H.S. was razed in 1979. Between 1899 and 1960 Pigeon H.S. graduated 1,346 students. Pigeon p. 325

Bach #5

Brookfield

Huron

-1943

CD 32/33. Closed 41/43

Crown #3f

Meade

Huron

CD 32/33. Closed 54/55

Kilmanagh #5f

Fairhaven

Huron

1882

Two-room schoolhouse. This brick school was built in 1933 and replaced an earlier school from 1882

Bates #2

Hume

Huron

-1954

CD 32/33. Closed 54/54

Ruth #2

Sherman

Huron

1876-1898 first school. Replaced in 1889-1968

1/2 mile S of Atwater Rd on Ruth Rd or 1/2 mile N of original location

29

Log/W

The first school was made of logs. A 2nd framed school was built 1/2 mile N of the log site. The school and grounds were repaired over the years such as the fence was repaired in 1920. A new furnace was installed. By 1930 the school library had 398 books. The school had a dictionary, a globe, blackboards, and maps. In late April 1933 the adjacent Catholic Church caught on fire and it spread to the schoolhouse. They believe it started because of bad electrical wiring. School was dismissed for the rest of the year. In May of 1968, Ruth annexed with the Ubly School District in 1968

New River

Huron

-1948

Port Austin #2f

CD 32/33. Closed 47/48

Popple #2

Colfax

Huron

CD 61/62. MORSA

Thompson

Unknown

Huron

by 1885

1 mile SE of Kinde Rd

Believe additions were made to Thompson, not Garden. One-room school. In 1904 an addition was added as enrollment had increased from the original 30 students. There were 10 grades. In 1909 another addition was added making it one-story on the S and two-stories on the N. Three teachers were employed. In 1914 a six-room brick building was built and there were 8 teachers. Attendance was 130. In 1948 another two-room building was built as attendance was now 200. More teachers were added as were home ec and band. About 1950 the shop building was built. In 1955 a gym was added. A new Elementary was built in 1965. In 1979 Port Austin annexed o North Huron School

Soule #4

Chandler

Huron

-1946

CD 32/33. Closed 44/46

Stenton #6

Colfax

Huron

CD 61/62

Red #3

Port Hope

Huron

4900 Filion Rd, Port Hope

Detroit Free Press

Kelly #1

Huron

1886

Purdy Rd, 1/2 mile E of Jurgess Rd or 1/2 mile W of McAllister Rd

It was a brick two-room school. They paid $501 for the new schoolhouse. It was to be a wooden-frame 24 ft wide & 40 ft long and 13 ft high. It was built in 1886, but possibly a temporary structure was built in 1882

Stillson/Pleasant View #3

Stockbridge

Ingham

1859-1952

3171 Stillson Rd

Log/W

In 1885 a wood-framed school was built at 3171 Stillson Rd. In 1952 Stillson was consolidated (along with 29 other rural schools) into Stockbridge Community School District. May have continued as an Elementary School until 1963. Later converted into a residence that still stands. CRORES p. 14

Millville/Wilson #11

White Oak

Ingham

1878-1968

Located on Stockbridge Rd (M-52) near the Millville Church

W

In 1879 land was deeded in S/27 for a school. In 1895 the Standard Atlas shows a schoolhouse in S/27. In 1944 it became the Millville-Wilson school. In 1960 annexed to Dansville. In 1968 everything in Millville except the church was demolished to widen Highway M-52. CRORES p. 157

Fitchburg #3

Bunker Hill

Ingham

before 1874-1956

1660 Fitchburg Rd, Stockbridge

Log/W

In 1956 the school closed but later burned to the ground. ICORS p. 137

Webberville Elementary

Leroy

Ingham

1912-current

202 N. Main, Webberville

On National Historic Register. One of the only schools to be used continuously for 100+ years

Reeves #2f

Stockbridge

Ingham

1836-to 1963

(1859 school) 5050 M-36 (Topping Rd)

W

Fractional with White Oak. Consolidated with Stockbridge Community Schools in 1952. Some one-room schools continued operation as Elementary Schools. Reeves students in 1963 were sent to Gregory. In 1997 the school was sold, and eventually became a chapel. Some information from Pioneer History of Ingham County CRORES p. 10

Havens/Jacobs #9f

White Oak

Ingham

1859-by 1948

S/1

1

Log?/W?

Fractional with Iosco Township. Only the foundation of the school remains. CRORES p. 153

Nichols #12f

Delhi

Ingham

1876-after 1955

5506 Nichols Rd

W

Fractional with Aurelius. The WPA 1936 inventory reported the 36 ft x 24 ft wood-frame building was built in 1880. It had a wood/coal stove, & electric lights. Th lease had expired. The district annexed to Mason in 1955. The building was demolished. CRORES p. 220

Meridian Center/Meridian Station #10f

Williamstown

Ingham

1891-1948

3596 Meridian Rd

B

Fractional with Wheatfield and Alaiedon. In 1948 the school annexed to Williamston. Schoolhouse was converted into a residence that still stands at 3596 Meridian Rd. CRORES p. 173

Stoner #4f

Lansing

Ingham

1880-1957

3915 W St. Joseph St

B

The WPA in 1936 recorded this school was on a two acre parcel. In 1940 an addition and other improvements, made the schoolhouse double in size of the original building. Five school districts consolidated with Lansing in 1957 including Stoner School. The citizens at a vote were opposed to annexation with Lansing. Instead in 1960 they consolidated with Gretton Woods, Windmere View and Windemere Park. Eventually they joined the Waverly district. Waverly's Stoner School was for sale in 1972. CRORES p. 243

Break O'Day #13f

Leroy

Ingham

1877-1956

4907 Howell Rd, Mason

W

Fractional with White Oak. In 1956 the district annexed to Webberville. That schoolhouse was converted into a residence. CRORES p. 279

Standish #4

Stockbridge

Ingham

1859-after 1907

N side of Dexter Trail & Adams Rd

Log

The 1874 Ingham Map shows Schoolhouse #4 in S/15 bordering S/16. The 1895 Atlas shows Schoolhouse No 4 in the SE corner of S/16. In 1907 land in S/15 is deeded for Standish School No. 4. CRORES p. 15

Weeks #6

Leslie

Ingham

1841-1954

At SW corner of Bellevue & Blackmore Rds

W

In 1954 the district was annexed to Leslie Schools. In 1956 Leslie sold 4 rural schools including the Weeks. It still stands, but is in very dilapidated condition. CRORES p. 67

Howard #6

Ingham

Ingham

1842-1921

1389 Dexter Trail

Log/W

In 1921 Howard consolidated with 7 other rural schools into their own district. Schoolhouse was sold, but is still standing and is a residence today. CRORES p. 50

Dutcher #11

White Oak

Ingham

1859-

4340 Swan Rd, Stockbridge

W

The 1874 atlas shows a schoolhouse in S/34. The 1877 Ingham County New mentions Dutcher School. The school was converted into a hunting lodge/residence. Was for sale a few years ago. CRORES p. 155

Forest/Tobias #7f

Lansing

Ingham

1861-1962

2014 Forest Rd, Lansing

B

Fractional with Meridian. In 1956 consolidated with Lansing. CRORES p. 250

Baker #7

Leroy

Ingham

1887-1956

1370 Dietz Rd

W

In 1956 Leroy district merged with Webberville. Possibly currently a residence. CRORES p. 196

Akers #6

Williamstown

Ingham

1874-1949

4015 Burkley Rd

W

Citizens signed petitions wanting to merge with Williamston and that happened in 1949. School still stands and is used for storage. CRORES p. 167

Meech #2f

Leroy

Ingham

1839-1958

NE corner Holt & Meech Rds

Log/W

Fractional with Wheatfield. The WPA inventory said the school was 816 sq ft, wood-frame with a septic tank, toilets, electric lights, and heating. A 10 ft x 8 ft coal house was noted. In 1958 annexed to Williamston. The schoolhouse in 2019 was used for storage. CRORES p. 188

Wolcott #10f

Onondaga

Ingham

1859-1957

5135 Waverly Rd, Eaton Rapids

Log/W

Fractional with Hamlin Township, Eaton County. In 1957 Eaton Rapids notified the rural schools that their students in 9-12th grades would no longer be accepted by Eaton Rapids unless the district annexed to Eaton Rapids. Five rural schools in Ingham County, including Wolcott, did annex to Eaton Rapids. The empty school site reverted back to the heirs of the land donor. The structure was converted into a residence and is still standing. CRORES p. 84

Housel #7f

Leslie

Ingham

1848-1958

3011 Hawley Rd, Leslie

Log/W

Fractional with Bunker Hill. The Housel School was annexed to Leslie in 1958. In 1964 Leslie sold 4 more rural schools. Housel was sold for $775 to be used for farm storage. The schoolhouse passed through several more families as a residence. Still standing. CRORES p. 69

County Line/Sheridan Rd #1f

Lansing

Ingham

1864-1919

Located just over County Line in Clinton County on Sheridan Rd

W/B

Parcel of land S/33 of DeWitt and called County Line was deeded in 1864A wood-frame building was constructed for students in Lansing and Dewitt Townships. In 1919 the wood-frame school was replaced by a four-room brick building and the name changed to Sheridan Rd. The frame built was sold, moved and converted to a residence CRORES p. 238

Bell Oak/Pinckney #5

Locke

Ingham

1844-1956

5037 Bell Oak Rd

W

Due to the growth in the Pinckney district, it was now too small and a larger building of oak was constructed. It was named the Bell Oak School. The WPA report of 1936 records a wooden school 34 ft x 24 ft with a covered porch and a 14 ft x 16 ft wood shed. 1956 brought the consolidation of Bell Oak with the Webberville district, although classes were held at Bell Oak for another 3 years. In 1965 the school and property were sold, and in 1969 the owner destroyed the building by burning it. CRORES p. 281

Hubbard #5f

Vevay

Ingham

1843-1964

1997 Ives Rd at corner of Barnes Rd

Log/W/B

In 1924 the school was replaced by a 25 ft x 40 ft brick building at the corner of Ives and Barnes Rds. The old frame school was sold for $130 and moved to a local farm where it was a tool shed until torn-down. By 1927 Hubbard was a Standard School. In 1964 Hubbard annexed to Mason. In 1967 the brick school was converted into a beautiful residence. CRORES p. 98

Brown/Brown Eagle #1

Locke

Ingham

1839-1968

SW corner of Haslett & Corey Rds

Log/W

Annexed by 1968. Students transferred from Morrice to Perry School districts. We believe it is close to falling down. CRORES p. 279

Pink #10f

Vevay

Ingham

1854-1965

NE corner of College & Columbia Rds. Now in City of Mason on Ash St

W

Fractional with Aurelius. Designated a Standard School. In 1962 the district consolidated with Mason but K and 1st graders still went to the Pink School. In 1965 the school was closed. By 1975 the school had deteriorated and the Road Commission planned to demolish the school. The Bicentennial Commission of the Mason Area Historical Society had the school moved to Ash St, City of Mason where it was restored and is now a one-room school museum. CRORES P. 106

Everett/Windermere #3

Lansing

Ingham

1850-1960

S Cedar & Holmes St

W

In 1950 Everett School changed its name to Windermere. In November of 1957, 5 school districts were added to the Lansing School district. They were Windermere, Stoner, Bretton Woods, Millett and Horsebrook. The Windermere School building was sold and at some point torn-down. CRORES P. 228

Boardman #3

Locke

Ingham

1866-1957

S/25

25

W

In 1956 the district residents voted on a school merger with Webberville. The district did merge with Webberville and the school building was razed. The 1/2 acre was sold by the school district. CRORES p. 279

Hawley #6

Vevay

Ingham

1846-1959

1130 W Dexter Trail near Hawley Rd

W

In 1953, 7th and 8th grades were transported to Mason due to overcrowding. In 1953 the 6th grade was also sent to Mason and in 1955 Hawley annexed to the Mason School district. The school was closed and sold in 1959 and then converted into a residence that still stands. CRORES p. 67

Mt Pleasant #3

White Oak

Ingham

1859-1953

S/32 owned by Asahel Munson in 1859

32

Log/W

Between 1945-1950 Mt. Pleasant School was closed, but reopened in 1950. In 1953 annexed to Dansville. CRORES p. 149

Clark #9

Leslie

Ingham

1858-1958

Olds Rd at end of Peacock Rd, Leslie

Log/W

In 1958 Clark School annexed to Leslie Schools. In 1964 Leslie sold 4 schools. Clark was one of the four and was sold for farm storage. CRORES p. 72

Alchin #5

Leroy

Ingham

1850-after 1960

1940 Alchin Rd

W

The WPA in 1936 reports a 32 ft x 17 ft wood-frame building with an enclosed 7 ft x 17 ft porch. Heating by stove with electric lights but no plumbing. In 1956 residents voted on annexation to Webberville which was completed by 1960. CRORES p. 193

Westgate #7

Wheatfield

Ingham

1872-1953

985 Holt Rd

W

The 1936 WPA report said the school was 572 sq ft, wood-frame and reported being built in 1900. There was a store and electric lights but no plumbing. Annexed to Williamston in 1953. Schoolhouse was moved and used as the Township offices. The schoolhouse still is there by the new Township building. CRORES p. 184

McKenzie #2

Stockbridge

Ingham

1849-1952

3491 Brogan Rd, Stockbridge

Log/B

In 1952 McKenzie consolidated with Stockbridge Schools and the elementary children continued going there until 1963, when they were transferred to Smith Elementary in Stockbridge. This was the last one-room school to close. A farmer purchased the building and it was used as a corn crib. CRORES p. 12

West Locke #7f

Locke

Ingham

1839-1945

2521 Haslett Rd

B

In this area the district numbers were not consistent. The original district No 4 before 1860 became District No 7 Fractional with Williamston and a brick schoolhouse was built in 1933. Also called Tom's School and Brick School. West Locke was a Standard School. They eventually consolidated with Williamston sometime after 1945. School still stands. CRORES p. 287

Douglas/Wilderness #11f

Alaiedon

Ingham

1887-1952

Original School at Meridian Rd N of Lamb Rd

Log/W

Fractional with Wheatfield. Annexed to Mason Schools in 1955. The brick school is used for storage at the original schoolhouse location on Meridian Rd at the end of Frost Rd. CRORES p. 130

Podunk #3

Leroy

Ingham

by 1848- 1946

Original location was at Dietz & Rix Rds

Log/W

In 1886 it was a 864 sq ft wood-frame school. In 1936 the WPA says the school had two urinals and two toilets. Also a 8 ft x 14 ft shed. Before 1941 the school closed and pupils were transported to Williamston. The building stood vacant for several years. In 1941 the school and all contents were offered for sale to the highest bidder. It was sold and in the process of being moved when a big gust of wind blew it over. The owners gathered the boards and built a fine house that stands today. CRORES p. 190

Whitcomb #1

Wheatfield

Ingham

1835-1948

NW corner of Noble & Williamston Rds

Log/W

In 1948 petitions were circulated to annex to Williamston. In 1950 the schoolhouse was demolished. ICRORS p. 174

Thomas #9

Lansing

Ingham

1925-1953

On East St near Gier Park Elementary, Lansing

B

By 1925, Thomas was a brick school. In 1953 the students attending there were moved into the new Gier Park Elementary. The Thomas School may now be used for equipment or apartments. CRORES p. 253

Leek #3f

Alaiedon

Ingham

1842-1955

1012 Harper Rd

Log/W

Fractional with Vevay. In 1921 Leek opted to consolidate with Okemos. The schoolhouse was moved but it is no longer in existence. CRORES p. 115

Bunker Hill Center #6

Bunker Hill

Ingham

1849-1953

S of Decamp Rd on W side of Williamston Rd

Log/W

In 1936 the WPA reports the frame structure had electric lights and heating but no plumbing. In 1953 it annexed to the Leslie Schools. Unfortunately the school burned to the ground. CRORES p. 141

Robbins #2

Alaiedon

Ingham

1839-1960

1244 Okemos Rd W of Harper Rd, Mason

Log/W/B

Original log shandy burned-down. It was replaced in 1970 with a brick schoolhouse. It had wooden steps all across the front sidewalk to the road with a wood or coal shed that had storage space and shutters on the windows. Annexed to Mason in 1960. School now a residence. CRORES p. 113

Fuller and Lovejoy #5f

Locke

Ingham

1859-after 1933

Corner of Morrice & Lovejoy Rds

W

Fractional with Perry. The 1859 Map of Ingham County shows two S/5 schoolhouses. The Ingham County 1874 map shows a District No 5 school on the Ingham/Shiawassee county line in S/1. In 1933 No. 5 Locke (Fuller) was a Standard School. CRORES p. 283

Aurelius Center/Covert #7f

Aurelius

Ingham

1867-1960's

2240 Aurelius Rd, Mason

Log/W

Covert was first log school. In 1936 the WPA inventory said it was a two-room school built with a sink and electric lights but no indoor plumbing. The citizens in 1906 added 2 grades to the school and employed two teachers. They also built a wood 20 ft x 30 ft addition, put in a well & installed a furnace. The district eventually annexed to Mason School and was converted into a residence that still exists. ICRORS p. 79

Miner/Craddock #4f

Leslie

Ingham

1842-1946

SW corner of Jackson & Olds Rds

Log/W

Fractional with Rives Junction in Jackson County. In 1946 it was closed and students went to District #9, Clark School and Leslie. In 1952 the district was annexed to Leslie Schools. The building was used for storage and was demolished about 2021. CRORES p. 64

Branch #4

Williamstown

Ingham

1851-1961

985 E Sherwood Rd, Williamston

Wood

In 1961 the school annexed to Williamston Schools. Also known as African and also Mead. The school was sold to the Township for $1. It was used as the Township Hall until 1974. A historic preservation group acquired the school and saved it. It was converted into a living museum. CRORES p. 164

Island #1f

Delhi

Ingham

1849-1964

Corner of Jolly & College Rds

W/B

Fractional with Meridian, Lansing and Alaiedon. In 1936 the WPA reported a frame structure 24 ft x 34 ft and 16 ft tall. There was also a 5 ft x 16 ft storm entrance. Had heating and electric lights. In 1964 the pupils were divided among Holt, Mason, East Lansing and Lansing Schools. After annexations completed by 1964 the schoolhouse was torn-down. The land is now part of Michigan State University. CRORES P. 204

Phillips/Strickland #1f

Alaiedon

Ingham

1837-1955

Original school Hagadorn & Lamb Rds

Log/W

Log school built at Jefferson City in 1837. Joined with other schools to form their own district. In 1955 annexed to Mason Schools. CRORES p. 111

Bunker #9f

Aurelius

Ingham

1852-1957

995 S Waverly Rd, Eaton Rapids

Log/W

Bunker School was fractional with Eaton Rapids. In 1957 it annexed to Eaton Rapids. The school was converted into a residence that still stands. CRORES p. 34

Dennis #2f

Wheatfield

Ingham

1840-1958

3010 Dennis Rd

Log/B

Fractional with Leroy Township. WPA indicated the school was on a bit over 1 acre. Annexed to Williamston. This school has had several owners. It has now been converted into a residence and still stands. CRORES p. 176

Dart #6

White Oak

Ingham

1883-1960

4220 Iosco Rd

W

By 1960 annexed to Dansville. Sold and converted into a residence that still stands. CRORES p. 150

North #2

Delhi

Ingham

1846-1960

S Cedar & S Pennsylvania & Miller Rds, where they all come together.

Log/W

In 1924, North district built a new brick building but that was razed in the 1970's. In 1960 North annexed to Lansing. A Meijer Store now sits on the parcel where the schoolhouse was located. CRORES p. 208

Williamston #1

Williamstown

Ingham

1839-current

Williamston, Michigan

Log/W/B

Michigan State University Williamston Grange #115 p. 70. The Township of Philipstown (now Williamstown) had a name change in 1839. In 1844 a school was built in a small building in the village. It was logs sawn into boards. It was 12 ft x 14 ft and 8ft high. It was subsequently sold. By 1875 a fine brick building was erected at what in 1971 was the site of the Junior HS. In 1887 the brick school burned. Two schools were built to replace it and were completed by 1887. CRORES p. 160

Barnes #1f

Aurelius

Ingham

1841-after 1960

NW corner of Barnes & Edgar Rds

Log/W

Fractional with Vevay and Onondaga. Closed in the early 1960's. No longer standing. CRORES p. 22

Pleasant Grove #1f

Lansing

Ingham

1842-1958

4501 Pleasant Grove Rd, Lansing

Log/B

Fractional with Delhi Pleasant Grove and was a Standard School in 1915. Malcolm X enrolled in Kindergarten at this school. The WPA describes the school as 2 1/2 acres in S/29. It merged with Lansing City in 1958. In 1994 the Lansing School Board sold the Pleasant Grove Elementary School to the Capital City Masonic Association for $250,000. CRORES p. 232

Nelson #12f

Leroy

Ingham

1860-after 1936

Now part of Michigan State University

W

Fractional with White Oak. In 1936 the WPA reported 864 sq ft in the wood-frame school with a stone foundation, heating provided by a wood & coal stove, and electric lights. Now part of Michigan State. CRORES p. 200.

Community #5f

Lansing

Ingham

1860-1960

Near Pine Lake Rd in S/2

2

Log/W

Fractional with DeWitt. The WPA in 1936 states the school was on a small parcel. In 1960 they consolidated with Lansing. The schoolhouse is gone. CRORES p. 245

Hammond #6

Meridian

Ingham

1873-1922

3745 Dobie Rd

W

In 1922 the district consolidated with Okemos Schools. CRORES p. 264

Sanders/Tuttle #2

Leslie

Ingham

1840-1958

W side of Tuttle & Ingalls Rds

Log/W

Called both the Sanders School and Tuttle School. Annexed to Leslie School District in 1958 but still used for elementary students. School building sold for $900 in 1964. No longer there. CRORES p. 60

Howlett/Reeves #5f

Bunker Hill

Ingham

1860-1960

2360 Dexter Trail

W

Fractional with Ingham Township. The WPA inventory says the school was built in 1860. WPA states it is 864 sq ft, with a wood-frame, stove and oil lights. No plumbing, but had a wood-frame garage. In 1960 annexed to Dansville Schools. Sat abandoned until it was torn-down about 2005. CRORES p. 140

Bachelor #7f

Bunker Hill

Ingham

before 1874-1957

4540 Parman Rd, Stockbridge

W

Factional with Onondaga. The 1936 WPA inventory stated a new school had been built in 1905 that was a 860 Sq ft frame-building with heat but no plumbing. In 1952 it annexed to Stockbridge School. It closed in 1957. Sold in 1958 and converted into a residence that still stands. CRORES p. 143

Bennett #3

Meridian

Ingham

before 1860-1923

Moved to 236 Mt Hope Rd, Okemos

Log/W

In 1923 Bennett consolidated with Meridian/Okemos. School was moved and became the residence for the Superintendent. CRORES p. 260

Swan #5

Ingham

Ingham

1856-1921

E Side of Meridian Rd N of Brown Rd

Log/W

A log school was built around 1856. In 1921 Swan School consolidated with Dansville. The school and furnishings were sold and later torn-down. Remnants of the stone foundation remain. CRORES p. 48

Webb #4

Aurelius

Ingham

1842-1955

5507 Columbia Rd near Eifert Rd

Log/WB

In 1955 the Webb School board asked to be annexed to Mason School District. The grounds and building were sold and the schoolhouse converted into a residence. CRORES p. 27

Gretton/Isham #2

Aurelius

Ingham

1844-1955

1010 S Aurelius Rd

Log/W

By 1933 the school was recognized as a Standard School. Annexed to Mason in 1955. Ingham County Historical Marker placed at school in 1979. CRORES p. 24

Haslett/Pine Lake #1

Meridian

Ingham

before 1841-1921

5635 Green Rd, Haslett

W/B

The wood-framed Pine Lake School was about 18 ft x 22 ft and was made of oak and tamarack. It was later moved from S/11 to S/12 at the corner of Green and Haslett Rds. The school became crowded with students. In 1900 the district bought one acre of land in the Village of Haslett. The Haslett School was constructed that year. It was made of brick and by 1910 additions and a 2nd floor made the school with four-rooms. Haslett became an accredited Agricultural School. Bus transportation was provided and students could buy hot lunch for 5 cents a day. CRORES p. 256