THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION

Morse Lake #4f

Lowell

Kent

Morse Lake & 52nd

30

Fractional; Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Victory/Victor #2 or #1

Spencer

Kent

N side Sidney Rd between Kingston & Hatch. No longer standing.

8

Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Benham #5

Courtland

Kent

1860

9

W

Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Block #11

Algoma

Kent

Just S of 11 mile Road between Wolverine and Elvenstine roads (atlas)

35

No longer standing. Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Curley #3

Bowne

Kent

SE corner Morse Lake & 84th St

20

W

Information on this school and teachers found at the Bowne Center Museum. Curley school tho is gone - Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Alto #4

Bowne

Kent

Bancroft in Alto

W

Michigan State University Alto Grange #113 p. 84. Residence. Two-story. Mary Brady

Johnson #7

Solon

Kent

Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Rogers #9f

Wyoming

Kent

1917

Corner of 28th Ave & Clyde Park

Fractional. Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society. The school was burned-down by arson in 1922. It was replaced by a 6 room structure. Mary Brady

Leander Smith #4

Tyrone

Kent

1862

SE corner 84th St & Kalamazoo Ave (2nd school)

29

W

2nd school built in 1890, but badly vandalized by 1966. Today it is a residence. Godwin's Past. Kent.migenweb/directory 1870/tyrone. Mary Brady

Winchester

Byron

Kent

1857

2nd building J. Winchester farm, Section 10.

10

Log/W/B

The first Winchester School was built of logs in 1857. A second school was built on the J. Winchester Farm, S/10 and is where the present school is located today. The building was 24 ft x 36 ft. It was entirely built of white pine. This building was eventually sold and moved to the Winchester Farm. In 1937 it caught fire and burned-down. In 1892, a brick one-room school was built. Then in 1925 a 2nd room was added making the school as it stands today. It is now a K-3 building. Byron History p. 126-128

Grandville #1

Wyoming

Kent

1835 -

NOR Ottawa & White

18

Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Elmdale

Vergennes

Kent

66th St at corner of Pratt Lake Rd

5 miles from Elmdale with a few houses and RR tracks. Old Train Depot. Also Elmdale in Ionia County. Mary Brady

Cummings #14

Walker

Kent

30

Annexed to Granville, Ottawa county - Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Coon/Koon #2f

Alpine

Kent

1885-after 1929

South of 8 mile Road and east of Alpine

13

W

The original fractional school was a old wooden-frame structure named after Steven Coons. In 1885 there were 33 students enrolled and teacher wages were $125. In 1927 the old school burned and was rebuilt in 1929. No longer standing. 2 teachers. History of Kent County c. 1881 p. 561

River #2f

Ada

Kent

1859

Near where present school of today is located

20

W/B

#2 wooden Township school was of wooden-frame in S/20. It cost $800 to build. In 1870 it was re-built in brick. 2 teachers. p. 494. History of Kent County c. 1881 p. 489

Norton #10

Sparta

Kent

NE corner of 15 miles Rd and Phelps Avenue.

3

Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society Residence. Converted to residence. Strangely the bell and bell tower appear not to be on Norton but a neighboring home. Wonder what the story of that is.

Thomas #6f

Cascade

Kent

1846-1870

Cascade Rd & Quiggle Ave,

26

Log

Fractional; in operation in 1861; A second building (when and of what unknown) converted to residence

Star #8

Bowne

Kent

circa 1880

SE corner of 68th street and Pratt Lake Avenue, Byron Center

12

W

Information on this school including lists of students and teachers is available at the Bowne Center. Star school is gone.

White Creek #3

Solon

Kent

by 1860

Located at White Creek Avenue and Enger road.

13

Log/W/B

Originally called Fairchild School. Fractional with Walker in 1860. The old Log Walker #1 schoolhouse was moved up to the The Bold Umlor property in the NE section of No. 30. In 1868, a fine brick schoolhouse was erected at a cost of $1,000. It was renamed the Wilson School or Red Brick School. In 1885, 42 students were enrolled. Some school board members: E. T. Brown (1869) Elisha T. Brown (1872) H. H. Rogers (1879) William J. Pearce (1885) John Coffee (1895) William A. Dunnette (1905) Annexed with Kenowa Hills School and was their administrative offices at some point. 2 teachers. History of Kent County c. 1881 p. 561

Nugent #8

Grattan

Kent

7

Fractional; Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Noble #8

Sparta

Kent

NW corner 14 mile Rd and Peach Ridge Avenue.

17

Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society. No longer standing. Old School Project

Lincoln Heights #2f or #4

Oakfield

Kent

2

Walker Station #12

Walker

Kent

17

Two-room school; Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Grosvenor #1

Nelson

Kent

8

Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Kentwood #8

Paris

Kent

34

Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Campau Lake #2

Caledonia

Kent

2

Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society. 2 teachers. History of Kent County c. 1881 p. 645

Oakfield #4

Oakfield

Kent

15

Western Michigan GeneaLogical Society

Gay

Sherman

Keweenaw

1902-1961

Corner of Lake & 2nd Sts in Gay, MI

30

W

Originally built in 1902 and expanded in 1927, it served local children until the copper mills closed and it shut down in 1961. The Society took over the property in 2009, restoring the building to tell the history of Gay and the impact of the copper mining companies

Eagle River

Houghton

Keweenaw

1919

5059 4th St, Eagle River, MI

18

W

The Eagle River Museum is housed in the old Eagle River School House building which now serves as the Houghton Township Community Building, along M-26 near the historic waterfall and dam in town

Rathbone

Eagle Harbor

Keweenaw

1853-1872

Corner of Center & Third Sts in Eagle Harbor

6

W

Restored one-room school. Now owned by Knights of Pythias. Museum. The Knights of Phythias' ritual was written in 1860 by Jusius H. Rathbone

Copper Harbor #2

Grant

Keweenaw

1850-current

346 Gratiot St, Copper Harbor, MI 49918

32

W

Longest operating School District in Michigan

Harbor Inn

Eagle Harbor

Keweenaw

current

460 W North St, Eagle Harbor, MI

6

W

Originally the Lake Breeze Resort had 15 cottages that sat on the hill. Over time some of the cottages were sold and present owners now own 4. Fresh Water Vacation Rentals. One of the cottages they own was originally a one-room school

Grant #2

Grant

Keweenaw

1857-

US-41, Box 74, Copper Harbor, MI 49918. Tip of Keweenaw Peninsula

12

W

No structure remains

Fulton

Allouez

Keweenaw

early 1900's-by 1960

Fulton is SE of US-41. Copper mining town

14

W

Fulton had an Elementary School, but it closed before 1960. Since then, all kids in the Village have gone to Calumet. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 206

Rosenberg #1

Pinora

Lake

1900's-1960/61

Rosenberg Rd & 56th St

21

W

Building gone

Samis #3

Chase

Lake

1925-1960/61

S Hawkins Rd & E 80th St

6

W

CD 60/61. MORSA

Idlewild

Yates

Lake

1915-1960's

Idlewild Village Center

27

W

Land divided into tiny plots of land only large enough for a house 10 ft x 12 ft called Dog Houses. Most of these were purchased by black families. By 1927, there were 800 in the summer including the tiny cottages. Night clubs were opened that attacked major black musicians and artists. The schools are now gone and students have attended the Baldwin District since 1966. Most buildings are now vacant. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 80

Luther

Ellsworth

Lake

1882-1950's

Village of Luther

17

Log

Had a number of log one-room schools. H.S. is in the Village. H.S. was bought for $1.00 in 1965. New H.S. was built 9 miles E on US-131. New Luther Elementary School was built. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 83

Luther Ag School

Ellsworth

Lake

1883-1932

Located right in the Village of Luther

17

S/B

School burned-down in 1909. In 1910 a new school opened. In 1920 other rural schools consolidated with Luther. In 1932, Luther consolidated with Dover Township. Later the state gave Luther two options: Consolidate with Tustin into the Pine River District or join with Cadillac. Abandoned vol. 1

Luther Elementary

Ellsworth

Lake

1963-2014

900 N State St

19

S

After sitting empty for a decade it was bought by Luther Township. Plans are to re-purpose the building. Abandoned vol 1. p. 64-65

North Nirvana

Cherry Valley

Lake

1900-1965

Near Nirvana Rd & 13 Mile Rd

33

W

Shadow Towns of Michigan p. 99. Closed when consolidated to Baldwin.

Sauble #4

Sauble

Lake

1910-1950's

N of 1820 Hamilton Rd, Branch, MI

33

CB

Abandoned six-sided cement block school still standing

Irons

Eden

Lake

by 1901-1956

(5074 W 10½ Mile Rd) Heritage Park Museum, 8900 W 6 Mile Rd, Irons, MI 49644

7

W

In 1901, it had a one-room schoolhouse. In 1921, it had a one-room school called the Little Red Schoolhouse which closed in 1956. The students then attended Kaleva-Norman-Dickson District. Michigan Shadow Towns. p. 82. Being restored by the Heritage Park Museum. MORSA

Chase #6

Chase

Lake

by 1887-by 1929/50's

On Chase Rd E of Baldwin River

14

W

In 1887, with 2,000 residents and 17 saw mills the school had 5 teachers. By 1918, Chase was down to 300 residents. Students transferred to Reed City School District. A Chase School built in 1929 is now the town library. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 79

Cornell

Chase

Lake

1925-1960/61

Near S Deer Lake Rd

9

W

CD 60/61. MORSA

Whigville

Dryden

Lapeer

8

Beautifully maintained private residence

Oxford

Metamora

Lapeer

MORSA

Elba #3

Hadley

Lapeer

Baldwin Rd

3

See Kile School. After German School closed in 1967 the students were transferred to Elba School. Now Lapeer is selling the 1967 Elba and Hadley Schools after downsizing. This will leave only two other schools to sell. The Seaton Elementary and the E. T. White Building. The Country Press Dec 12. 2012

Eagle #4f

Burlington

Lapeer

-1963

Corner of Clifford & Slattery Rds

12

W

On December 7, 1963 the voters of #4 approved a division of the district between Marlette and North Branch. Two transferred to Marlette and Six chose North Branch. The other students decided not to continue into H.S. North Branch p. 85

Vandewarker

Burnside

Lapeer

30 North

MORSA

Slater

Mayfield

Lapeer

26

B

Converted into a residence

Henderson

Lapeer

-by1930

Crawford at Henderson Rd

W

Gone. Demolished. Pic in 1867. Addition before 1930

Hathaway #5

Burlington

Lapeer

Located at 9359 Hathaway Rd

7

When consolidation with North Branch occurred 7th and 8th graders were bussed to North Branch. The Hathaway School building became in disrepair and was torn-down. North Branch p. 111

Stiles

Burnside

Lapeer

34 North

MORSA

Pierson

Hadley

Lapeer

1960-1926

3 miles S of Hadley Rd, E of the county line

See Sanborn School

Haslick #5

Burnside

Lapeer

-1940

4742 Black Corners Rd

W

Due to decreasing enrollment the school closed in 1940. It was sold at auction to the International Order of Oddfellows from Melvin. It was moved off the farm where it had been built. North Branch p. 1973

Crankshaw

Elba

Lapeer

8

School converted into a residence

Clifford #3

Burlington

Lapeer

By 1880s-1960

Lapeer County. 1/2 mile S of Koylton/Burlington Township Line. Village of Clifford. They all became one p. 215

Log/B

Original school probably of logs. Replaced in the 1880's with a two-story brick school. In 1911 became accredited to the 12th grade. In that year the school burned-down and the present two-story structure was built. In 1939, the H.S. part of the building was closed and students could attend North Branch, Marlette or Kingston. In 1960 the entire building was closed. North Branch stopped taking Clifford students. The district ended up combining with Marlette in 1960. The building became a branch of the Lapeer County Library. It has been refurbished and the upstairs is a functioning circa 1912-1920 classroom. Tours of the school are possible. A letter dated in 1951 requested annexation from Lapeer County to Tuscola County Kingston Community School district. They All Became One p. 159 & p. 215

Union (K-12)

Almont

Lapeer

circa 1865-

Built at location of The Bells

B

High School for students living in Lapeer Village and Almont Township. School burned-down in 1881. School replaced at same site by 1884

Brown #8

Burnside

Lapeer

6245 Brown School Rd at the corner of Peck Rd

30

W

E part of district consolidated with Marlette, the rest of district went with North Branch. The school building has been remodeled and is now a rental property. North Branch p. 139

Sweet #5

Deerfield

Lapeer

1888-2007

Barnes Lake

18

The school was named after the Sweet families. The school consolidated with North Branch on Feb 4, 1957. The school held classes for North Branch until it finally closed in 2007. The building was sold and is used as a banquet hall, wedding chapel, and for church services. North Branch p. 202

Townsend

Almont

Lapeer

By1870-1955

S side of Boardman Rd, 1/4 mile E of Fisher Rd

Log

Townsend School itself was in Macomb County on the Townsend Farm, but it was fractional with Lapeer

Mann #9f

Hadley

Lapeer

1870

Sawmill and Honert Roads

33

W

Annexed by Ortonville School in 1943. 1994 purchased by Ortonville Historical Society. 1996 moved to the Old Mill Museum, 366 Mill Street, Ortonville, MI in Brandon Twp., OaklandCo. (See photo in Gallery).

Spencer #6

Burlington

Lapeer

Jefferson Rd, 1 1/2 miles N of N Branch Rd

32

W

Gone. Apartments are there now. MORSA

Millis

Deerfield

Lapeer

In use 1938-39

Millis & Norway Lake Rds

33

B

Brick school looking very nice in 2013

Clover #3

Elba

Lapeer

1884-after 1939

3496 Davidson Hwy, Genesee & Lake Nepessing Rds

2

B

Owned by Lapeer School District and used for meetings and classes. In 1990 rented to AA for $1.00 a year. Very nice brick school

Deanville #10

Burnside

Lapeer

-closed 1969

21

W/B

Originally a wooden-frame school (now gone) Later replaced by a brick building. Joined Brown City. School converted into a residence

Tucker

Hadley

Lapeer

36

School converted to a residence

Sutton

Dryden

Lapeer

6

This school is gone

Donovan #11

Imlay

Lapeer

By 1893-after 1940

East Imlay City. Now at corner of private drive

35

School converted into a residence. Still standing in 2003

German #2

Oregon

Lapeer

1883-

German & W Lake Rds

16

W

This school has been torn down

Oak Grove/Greenwood #7

North Branch

Lapeer

1878-about 1945

5257 Old State Rd at the corner of Lake Pleasant Rd

21

W

In 1882, 53 students attended school (History of Lapeer County p. 186) The school name was changed from Greenwood to Oak Grove. The school, once closed, was moved farther back on the property and became a storage shed

Sand Hill

Attica

Lapeer

-closed in 1950's

On Winslow Rd in Attica

24

After closing was neglected, but was eventually made into a residence

Red

Elba

Lapeer

1850's-1930's

Genesee & Elba Rds

17

W

Gone. Torn-down on Sep 5, 1993. Closed in the mid 1950's. John Rich, 23 Governor of Michigan, attended and later taught there. Consolidated in 1950. School was torn-down in 1993

Willis

Burnside

Lapeer

28 south

MORSA

Whittaker

Dryden

Lapeer

8

Not in the best condition

Gardner

Lapeer

Lapeer

East of Hunters Creek

26

Converted into a private residence

Cyclone #8

Marathon

Lapeer

1888-1955

Otter Lake & Cynthia & Fostoria Rds (connect)

5

B

Beecher tornado blew the school apart about 1900. Students for safety laid down in the ditches. A new school was built. Electricity installed in 1937. Chemical toilets were added inside. The road was paved. Consolidated in 1955. The school since closing has been a church, private home, and a hiding place for teens. Now gone. Flint Journal July 11, 1999

Ferguson #6f

Deerfield

Lapeer

by 1895-1955

2736 Burnside Rd between 5 Lakes & Fish Lake Rds

13

W

Ferguson was named after a local farmer. It consolidated with North Branch in 1955. It is now a home. North Branch p. 182

Thompson

Oregon

Lapeer

30

This school has been torn-down

German

Hadley

Lapeer

about 1870-1967

Originally on Coldwater Rd. West Lake & German Rds, Columbiaville

Log

The new German School was on West Lake & German Rds and was built in 1872. It closed in 1967. The school and land were returned to the original owner and the school eventually was torn-down. When German School had closed the students transferred over to Elba. Later Seaton was built and district lines were re-drawn. The County Press June 03, 2012

Burnside #4

Burnside

Lapeer

by 1893-1938

Located on the corner of Burnside & Van Dyke Rds

W/B

In 1917, a fire destroyed many buildings including the school. (Started by boys playing with matches) A new three-room brick building was built to replace it. Consolidated with Marlette Schools in 1938

Sheppard

Goodland

Lapeer

Closed 1969

Brown City Rd

26

W

Burned-down in 1916. MORSA

McKillop #1

Burlington

Lapeer

by 1896-1962

8211 Jefferson Rd, 2 3/4 miles N of N Branch Rd

21

W

Last teacher: Fern S Griffin in 1961-62. School consolidated with North Branch in 1960 with the last day of school for McKillip June of 1962. The school building was sold and later torn-down. The lumber was used to build a house. North Branch p. 120

Hemlock

Rich

Lapeer

Shanty

Only used a short time. Replaced by Dodds School. Then stood empty and was torn-down in 1927

Farmer's Creek Academy #1f

Hadley

Lapeer

1860-1962

3130 Baldwin Rd, Metamora

1

W

This one-room school In Lapeer County might have crumbled away but was rescued and restored by Bill Carpenter. There was a dedication last fall (2011) with an open house and pig roast in celebration of Carpenter's 80th birthday, but sadly he died shortly after. Now the restored school's future is uncertain. In 2012 it was put up for sale and listed for $54,900. Current use in 2024 is unknown. The County Press, 9/02/2012

Farnsworth

Mayfield

Lapeer

Now occupied by the VFW

Index

Burnside

Lapeer

24North

MORSA

McKeen Sawmill School #10

Oregon

Lapeer

by 1957

McKeen Sawmill School

Mattoon

Attica

Lapeer

36

This school was torn-down

Rumph #6

Rich

Lapeer

By 1910-after 1950

2265 Millington Rd near Rumph crossroad

14

B

Pic 1902. Last day of school. The school is now a residence

Bowers

Imlay

Lapeer

Corner of Bower & Brown City Rds near Imlay City

27

School converted to a residence

Clark

Elba

Lapeer

24

This school burned-down

Greenwood

Lapeer

Lapeer

-after 1948

14

School building turned into a residence at some point before 2023

Metamora #3

Hadley

Lapeer

Baldwin Rd, 2 miles S of FC

Also known as Kile School and Elba School #3

Spangler #10

Almont

Lapeer

1890-

SE corner of General Squires & Sandhill Rds

29

In operation in 1890. MORSA. Moved to Albert Springett's Farm and used as a building and later a garage

Montgomery

Burnside

Lapeer

21

The school is torn-down.

Abbott

Goodland

Lapeer

10

W

Gone. Burned-down (1-12-1988) MORSA

Cole #1

Goodland

Lapeer

-1964

On Corner of Armstrong & Summers Rds, E of Lum Rd

30

W

District annexation to Imlay City in 1964. After closure was converted into a private residence. Was rentovated and no longer looks like a schoolhouse

Maple Grove #4

Lapeer

Lapeer

1883-1965

Imlay City Rd

3

W

Kerosene lamps in 1911-1918. Vera V. Goodwin: Teacher. School is now gone