THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION

Brennan Village #4

Arcadia

Macomb

1883-

W

Moved to Arcadia next to Arcadia School

Clifford Mills #2f

Washington

Macomb

Annexed to Romeo Community Schools

Bates #3f

Chesterfield

Macomb

25 Mile Rd

New Haven Community Schools

Canal #10f

Sterling

Macomb

Canal Rd

Utica Community Schools

Richmond #13f

Richmond

Macomb

Richmond Community Schools. Memphis Community Schools

Ewell #5f

Shelby

Macomb

23 Mile & Shelby Rds, S/17

17

Utica Community Schools

Disco #6

Shelby

Macomb

1850-

24 Mile & Van Dyke Rds, SW corner

In 1850 some men began an educational experiment and started the Macomb High School Association as a Township School district. Kids from all the Townships could attend. It was a premier school in Macomb county with an enrollment of 157 students. The school burned-down in 1880 and was rebuilt and continued for another 36 years. It was sold to the Township in 1903 and ran as a public school for another 53 years. Then it became an Elementary School. In the 1950's Utica Community Schools built two new Elementary Schools in Disco. The original Academy was torn-down years ago and replaced by a gas station. It still has Andrews School. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 100. Students attend Utica Community Schools

South Lake #3f

Lake

Macomb

South Lake Schools

Card #10

Macomb

Macomb

1870-

Card Rd

W

Consolidated to Chippewa Valley Schools. Now a residence

Frost #11

Richmond

Macomb

W

Warren Consolidated Schools

Green #6

Chesterfield

Macomb

L'Anse Creuse Public Schools

Prestonville #3

Shelby

Macomb

1881-

25 Mile Rd & Schoenherr Rd, SE corner

Consolidated to Utica Community Schools. Converted into a private residence

Smith #14f

Bruce

Macomb

Almont Community Schools. Lapeer County

School Section #3 or #16

Richmond

Macomb

1886-1952

31477 School Section Rd or 36045 Park St near Beebe in Richmond, 1 block E of Main St

W

Exhibit building cost $499.00. Porch added in 1928. Moved into Richmond Park. 1994 State Historic Site 1992. Richmond Community Schools

Fox #1

Sterling

Macomb

Clinton River Rd, E of Hayes Rd

No. 1 grades 1-4, No. 2 grades 5-8. W of the cemetery

Maple Grove #3

Sterling

Macomb

1838-1873

Clinton River Rd

Clifton #2f

Bruce

Macomb

67395 Dequindre, N of 31 Mile Rd

Fractional. MORSA

East Chicago #3

Warren

Macomb

by 1875-circa 1951

On Chicago Rd between Van Dyke & Mound Rds, S/4

4

Sold in 1951 to the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Tavern. Now drastically remodeled. Warren Consolidated Schools

Lakeside

Harrison

Macomb

Jefferson Rd

Quick Road #8

Chesterfield

Macomb

New Haven Community Schools

Cascade #2f

Ray

Macomb

1820's-1952

68221 Romeo Plank Rd

Named for natural feature. Residence. Romeo Community Schools. MORSA

Dittrich #3f

Macomb

Macomb

Chippewa Valley Schools

Hathaway Institute

Lake

Macomb

Anchor Bay School District

Stephens #6

Armada

Macomb

McFadden Rd between Armada Center & 34 Mile Rds, S/19

19

Armada Area Schools

Priest #4

Ray

Macomb

1951

31 Mile Rd

W

In 1951 annexed to Armada Area Schools. Building was sold & demolished

Murthum High #8

Warren

Macomb

1926-

Public Schools

Warren Consolidated Schools

Johnson

Bear Lake

Manistee

1890's-1950's

Johnson & Potter Rds

14

W

Teacher: Emma Edmondson

Kaleva (2nd School)

Maple Grove

Manistee

1914-after 1963

Kaleva Village, Osceola Ave & 9th St

21

B

Two-story brick school K-12. First graduating class in 1917. There was some consolidation in 1935. The Dorn School was actually to be moved to the Kaleva H.S. campus. It is thought that Rosie the Riveter graduated from Kalega H.S. in 1940 and left for Detroit. In 1963 Kaleva H.S. consolidated with Norman Dickson School District. Abandoned vol. 1 p. 49

Tannersville

Maple Grove

Manistee

1890's-1940's

Tannersville (rail siding, now ghost town)

30

W

Teacher: Nettie Christofferson in 1908-1909

Swamp #2

Arcadia

Manistee

1870-1935

St. Pierre Rd, S of Chamberlain Rd at the bottom of hill

22

W

About 50-60 students attended Swamp School and they were referred to as the Swamp Angels. This was one of the richest schools in the district. Arcadia History p. 111. Consolidated in 1935 with Arcadia School. From the Manistee County paper. Now converted into a residence. Teacher: Nettie Christofferson in 1903-1908

Thorpe

Norman

Manistee

1884-1957

Thorpe Rd & Snyder Lake Rd

20

Log

One of the oldest log buildings in Wellston. Made into a residence. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 102

Carpenter School #1

Cleon

Manistee

1890's-1950's

Carpenter & 11 Mile Rds

5

W

Next door to the old school building is an old gym. No telling how long they will be there until razed. Shadow Towns of Michigan p. 42

Woodrow Wilson H.S.

Manistee

Manistee

1885-1927

Old H.S. on the S side of N 4th St

30

W

In 1885 a new frame school was built in the village on the NE corner of Lake & 4th Sts. The Manistee County paper dated 1882 wrote it was a frame school. As handsome as the Arcadia School which was erected a few years ago in Arcadia at a cost of $800.00. Central/Woodrow Wilson was modern for its day and was capable of accomodating 60 students. The attendance in 1883 was 28 students and capacity was 60 students. This school became a H.S. in 1913 with the first graduated class in 1914. Arcadia History p. 115

Dublin

Norman

Manistee

late 1898-1940's

Snyder Rd, just N of Dublin Rd

9

W

Attended by James Earl Jones. Closed in the 1940's. Interior converted into a summer cabin. Built in 1898

Dickson H.S.

Dickson

Manistee

1910-1955

Located in Brethren

17

B

Originally built as an eight-room, two-story brick school. In 1955 Dickson consolidated with the Norman Schools. Kaleva District also consolidated, but in 1965 Dickson closed leaving the building in limbo for decades. Still standing but abandoned. Hopefully something will be done with the building. Abandoned vol. 1 p. 58-59

Kaleva (1st School)

Maple Grove

Manistee

1904-1912

Kaleva Village, Osceola Ave & 9th St

21

CB

Burned-down in 1912. New school was built. Abandoned vol. 1 p. 42-43

Warren

Bear Lake

Manistee

1872-1957

8532 Chippewa Hwy (US-31)

31/32

W

Built in the late 1800's. Later it was the Warren Inn which was a restaurant. It is now Old School Antiques

McKnight

Bear Lake

Manistee

1890's-1950's

McKnight & 13 Mile Rds

22

W

Consolidated with Bear Lake and Kaleva Schools. Building is gone

Pleasanton

Manistee

Manistee

1875-1957

Pleasanton & Snyder Rds

27

W

Pleasanton Grange #557 Schoolhouse served as a church on Sundays. It also served as a polling place, community meeting hall and as a school

Stronach

Stronach

Manistee

1871-1964

Stronach Village, Pine & 3rd Sts

19

W

The Stronach School closed in 1964 becoming part of the consolidated schools in Manistee. The school building was extensively rebuilt and remodeled into a residence. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 101

Burnham Village School

Arcadia

Manistee

1883-about 1900

Burnham was part of Arcadia's Village as it was only 2 miles N of Arcadia on the shores of Lake Michigan

3

W

Around 1895-1900 the Burnham School was moved to Arcadia and placed along side of the Arcadia School. Another teacher was added to the staff and the schools were called the Twin Schools. Next the Burnham School was moved to 3rd St. The building was purchased and is now the Woodman Hall. A few years later it was moved again to the NW corner of Oak and 3rd Sts. It is now a residence. The other two schools were moved to the NW corner of Lake and 4th Sts, and used as stores. It is now a residence. History of Arcadia p. 113. Photos. Arcadia History p. 112

Arcadia Village #3

Arcadia

Manistee

1880-1959

Lake & 3rd Sts

10

W

In 1935, Gabel and Swamp Schools consolidated with Arcadia. Arcadia History p. 114. Photos. In 1967, Arcadia consolidated with Onekama Schools. The Arcadia School now houses the 5th and 6th grades of the Onekama School District. Arcadia History p. 116

Pierport

Onekame

Manistee

1873-1957

In Pierport on Lake Michigan

7

W

Schoolhouse built about 1873. Typical of the times. A one-room schoolhouse with a school bell in the small steeple. Arcadia History p. 119. Photos. p. 121

St. Joseph Parish School

Manistee

Manistee

1872-1970's

254 6th St, Manistee

30

W/B

On Nov.2, 1897 the school burns. By 1899 a new brick 3 story school for grades K-8 was completed. This now unused school burned in 1978 and was demolished. A parking lot is now where it was. Abandoned vol 1. p. 36

Copemish

Cleon

Manistee

by 1900-1963

Copemish is 30 miles S of Traverse City

13

W

In 1909 Copemish burned-down. A new two-story school was built on the same site in 1910. A gym was built next door to the school in 1923. Consolidation with Copemish School started in 1922 when Evans, Doneth, Henry, Pleasantview and Croakley Lake consolidated with the Copemish District. In 1947, Reed, Lake Carpenter, Riverside and Pomona joined Copemish District. In 1962 the Copemish District merged with the Benzie Central School District. 1963 was the last graduating class with 357 graduates. School has been used for storage. It will never again be able to be used as a school. Abandoned vol. 1. p. 52-54. As of 1962 the gym is still standing. Shadow Towns of Michigan p. 42

Gabel #1

Arcadia

Manistee

1868-by 1935

NW corner of St Pierre Rd

22/27

W

Location is from Manistee City and County Directory. Consolidated in 1935 with Arcadia School and the students were sent to the Arcadia School.

Parkdale #1

Filer

Manistee

1859-1958

Parkdale Ave & Red Apple Rd

2

W

Parkdale, a small town just N of Manistee, in 1956 decided to replace their one-room schoolhouse with a modern brick school for grades K-8, but multi-rooms with even a gym. It sat on 18.5 acres. It was mostly known at the Kennedy Elementary School. It turned out to be a disaster. In 1958 when complete it was a stunning building. The name changed and grades attending changed over the years, but there were many problems with the school and it was shuttered, rotting and abandoned in 2011. The school and it's problems were not worth fixing. Eventually it was torn-down by a company who bought it for the 18.5 acres

Kirkpatrick

Richmond

Marquette

1900's-1950's

Kirkpatrick area, Richmond backroads

15

W

Construction of the new Kirkpatrick School will serve the Richmond Township School District, which operated 6 District Schools and employs 15 teachers. The school will centralize the operation. Cost of the school will be $75,000 and it will be located across M-35 from the Methodist Church. A High School will be included as presently those Township students are going to H.S. at Negaunee H.S. Richmond Centennial p. 56

Goose Lake

Richmond

Marquette

1886-by 1946

3/4 of a mile W of the original Kiln Farm

32

Log

After it closed it was used to store hay cut on the Kiln Farm. The schoolhouses cedar logs were taken down and each log marked. It was reconstructed at the present site about 3/4 of a mile W of the original Kiln Farm. It was purchased in 1946. Richmond Centennial p. 30

Little Lake

Forsyth

Marquette

1879-1950

Commuter Village. 22 miles SE of Marquette on M-35

17

W

Served Little Lake community. Closed with Gwinn Area Schools consolidation

Palmer

Richmond

Marquette

1924-1942

M-35 & Simpson Ave

22

W

In 1924, the Kirkpatrick School opened 6 District Schools which made up the Richmond Township School system. These were located in Palmer, at Suomi-Midway-Escanaba River Schweitzer area & Goose Lake. Students who went to High School traveled to Negaunee or arranged to stay in Negaunee while school was in session. Richmond Township H.S., Palmer operated from 1928-1942. At that time the H.S. students were bussed to Negaunee H.S. The Kirkpatrick School was torn-down in the 1960's. Pineway was dedicated in 1967 and was 1 of 3 Elementary Schools in the Negaunee system. 8th grade class graduated in 1947. Palmer H.S. Orchestra photo from 1930 p. 62. Richmond Centennial, 1972 p. 21-23

Oak Grove

Salem

Marquette

1878-1957

Oak Grove area, Salem Township

8

W

Closed

South Brule

Republic

Marquette

1911-1957

Ishpeming, MI

21

W

Building not in use. MORSA

Suomi/Midway/Escanaba River

Richmond

Marquette

1904-1927

Suomi is generally alongside M-35 about 3 1/2 miles S of Palmer

27

W

About 1904-05 a one-room school was built across from the present Our Savior Lutheran Church. A room was added and the school became a two teacher school. It taught K-8 grades. This school was used until 1927 when Suomi area children were bussed to school at Palmer. Lumber from the old school was used to build a barn. Richmond Centennial p. 21-22

Harvey

Chocolay

Marquette

early 1900's-1930

On Lake Superior, shows on US-41. Iron Furnace Town

5

W

After the last school closed in the 1930's, the children then went to the Township's Beaver Grove School until 1959, and to Silver Creek Elementary until 2003. The Township today is primarily served by Marquette. The old Harvey School has been converted into the Township offices. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 219

Diorite

Ely

Marquette

1923-1989

Halfway between Ishpeming & Champion

14

W

Two thirds of the Village emptied out after 1922. Only the school was left in the Township. In 1926, Henry Ford fought some of the company houses for the Village of Kingsford which he established in Dickinson County. The last school, the Ely Township School, was closed in 1989. All children went to the Westwood School. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 217

Kirkland

Richmond

Marquette

1924-1960's

North Richmond Township

11

W

Mining location school. Closed

Rolling Mill

Negaunee

Marquette

1906-1922/23

Near Negaunee

27

W

In operation 1906-1922/23. Building converted into a residence

Champion

Champion

Marquette

1917-1964

Located on M-28/US-41, 20 miles W of Ishpeming

20

W

One of the largest towns in the county before 1920. Before 1920, Champion had 2 schools. Now the children of 20 families go to District Schools E on M-28 near Ishpeming. Champion had a High School built in 1917, but it was closed in 1955. The last grade school closed in 1964. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 216

Widberg

Richmond

Marquette

1900's--1920's

West Branch Escanaba area

29

Log

These are of West Branch Escanaba area as they had their own district schools, the oldest being the Widberg School. Later there were schools at Cory's Camp, the Nicholas Camp and at Lindfors Farm. The first modern school was located near Victor Heikkilas. These schools operated until the late 1920's when students started to be bussed (Picture of bus p. 60) to the central Kirkpatrick School in Palmer. Richmond Centennial p. 31

Red School

Richmond

Marquette

1900's--1923

Rural Richmond countryside

18

W

Richmond Centennial p. 57

Pineway

Richmond

Marquette

1892-1957

Pineway siding locality, Richmond Township

9

W

Closed

Michigamme

Michigamme

Marquette

1915-1965

Michigamme Village, W Main St

2

W

By 1970 the big three-story brick school was vacant. The abandoned K-12 brick school, closed for forty years and sits forlornly on top of the hill. It replaced an earlier school that burned-down in 1923. The grade school closed in 1974. Most of the remaining children attend Republic-Negaunee. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 221

Lawson

Skandia

Marquette

1904-1957

E side of Lawson Rd

22

W

Residence. Carl J. Hudson owned about 1968-1973. Contact: Lucy Hudson 602 Collette Ave, Kalamazoo, MI

Watson

Wells

Marquette

1900's-after 1912

In the middle of Gwinn State Forest Area. CR 426 & SI

30

W

Mabel Charbonneau: Teacher in 1912. Shadow Towns of Michigan p. 143

New Swanzy

Forsyth

Marquette

1900's-1950's

Just E of Gwinn on M-35

28

W

There are no schools. The schools have always been available in Gwinn. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 222

Syrjamaki/Tenhunen

Richmond

Marquette

1906- & 1912-

Midway area: Two Schools. Near Country Rd & M-35

35

W

Syrjamaki School (Started in 1906) and the Tenhunen School (Started in 1912) on the Tenhunen Homestead. Richmond Centennial p. 33

Millerton #3f

Sheridan

Mason

1921

Millertown & Manales Rds

Closed in 1921-1922 due to lack of students. Remaining students went to Stewart. In 1955 Custer District. MORSA

McCumber/Lake #1

Logan

Mason

1869-1908

Near corner of Anthony & Masten Rds

Log

McCumber & Locke Schools consolidated soon after Locke was built in 1908. Both McCumber & Locke named after local families. Mason County 1859-1950 p. 49

Mason

1903-1916

Masten & Haeley Rds

B

McCumber & Locke consolidated soon after the new Locke School was built in 1908. Two-story building. Logan consolidated with Carr. In 1947 Logan & Lake District. 1957 MCCSD

Townhall #1

Victory

Mason

1939-1955

Victory Dr & Stiles Rd

W

Gone Victory Township Unit. 1966 MCCSD. Mason 1850-1990. Shows photo of Victory Town Hall Students outside school

Amber #2

Amber

Mason

Nordhouse #2

Hamlin

Mason

1867-1966

Fountain & Jebavy Rds

Burned-down

Rickey #3

Amber

Mason

1871-1960

W

Gone. MORSA

Bachelor #4

Sheridan

Mason

1909-1944

Larson & Sugar Grove Rds

Used for storage of hay. Annexed to Custer. 1966, MCCSD. MORSA

Wahalla #7

Branch

Mason

1904-1955

Corner of US-10 & Benson Rd & 1st St

W

Standing in 1980. Annexed to MCCSD. Cement building completed in 1918 on First St

Old Freesoil #4

Grant

Mason

1902-1966

NW corner of Cass & Mofton Rds

W

MCSD. 1902-1966. MORSA

Banner #2

Victory

Mason

1941

Dennis Rd between Victory Dr & Fountain Rd

W

Gone. Demolished. Township Unit. 1966, MCCSD

Lincoln River #6f

Sherman

Mason

1880-1894

Near Beyer Rd & US-31

Log

MORSA

French #3

Summit

Mason

1879-1913

Hawley Rd & US-31 (SW)

W

Gone. Burned-down

Major #2

Eden

Mason

1879-

Darr & Marrison Rds

It is believed that the school closed around 1955. MORSA

New #2

Meade

Mason

Free Soil & Budzynski Rds

In 1919 Annexed to Howell. In 1941 to Freesoil Township Unit

Hyde #4

Free Soil

Mason

1881-1919; 1919-1945

Hoague & Custer Rds 1881-1919; Hoague & US 31 1919-1945

Second Bldg is Wood

Second bldg is a single family dwelling - 10778 US31, Free Soil, MI

Beebe/Ford #5

Sheridan

Mason

1911-1946

Lake Fountain & Larson Rds

CB

Sporting Club. In 1980 annexed to Custer. 1966, MCCSD. Cost $1,097.00

Riverside #8f

Custer

Mason

1943

Wilson Rd near Reek Rd

W

Gone. Students went to Resseguie. In 1956 consolidated to MCSED. Closed in 1943. Iva Resseguie Collection

Victory Corners #9f

Victory

Mason

1866-

Victory Corners Rd, between Fisher & Groth Rds

Log/W

Comstock #5

Branch

Mason

1919-1943

Hansen Rd

Hunting cabin. in 1943 Custer School District. 1966, MCESD. MORSA

Victory Unit

Mason

1955-

1/2 mile S of Victory Dr on Stiles Rd

B

NOR

Bennett #7f

Free Soil

Mason

1901-1941

Tuttle, 1/4 mile N of Township line

W

FTU. In 1956 FCSD #8. Fractional. Consolidated with Free Soil Community Schools. MORSA

Sugar Grove #2f

Sherman

Mason

1866-1873

Sugar Grove Rd

Gone. Annexed to MCESD. MORSA

South Summit

Summit

Mason

1960

NOR

B

Darr #1

Free Soil

Mason

1866-

Free Soil & Darr Rds (SW)

W

In operation in 1866 & 1903-1941. MORSA

West Riverton #2

Riverton

Mason

1867-1949

At Morton Rd & Gerbers Rd

W

In operation in 1867 & 1883-1949. Re-named Butler School. Mason County 1859-1950

Martin #3f

Free Soil

Mason

1888-1919

Koenig & Custer Rds

Gone. Annexed to Hyde the Free Soil Community School District. Building was sold in 1945 and then demolished. MORSA

Marchido #3

Pere Marquette

Mason

1894-1956

Bronson & Hesslund Rds. White Pine Village

Exhibit building. DORS at White Pine Village moved in 1956 across road in back of new school. In 1973 moved to White Pine Village and was donated in 1973 to the Mason County Historical Society. www.historicwhitepinevillage.org/schoolhouse.asp

Stewart #2

Sheridan

Mason

1883

6010 E Millerton Rd, Fountain, MI

Residence in 1966. MCCSD. MORSA

Branch #4

Branch

Mason

1944

Branch Rd

Sweetwater Township Unit. 1966, MCESD. MORSA

Stewart #2

Sheridan

Mason

1883

6010 E Millerton Rd, Fountain, MI

Residence in 1966. MCCSD. MORSA

Burnette #2

Amber

Mason

W

Gone. MORSA

Star #5

Victory

Mason

1939

Amber & Sugar Grove Rds or Conrad & Brye Rds

W

Gone. In 1939 Victory Township Unit. Operated until 1955. New school was built in 1966. MCCSD. MORSA