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THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION
School | Township | County | Year | Location | Use | BM | Notes |
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Star City #2 | West Branch | Missaukee | 1907-1944 | W | Community Club: Star City | ||
Sunny Side #1 | West Branch | Missaukee | 1931-1967 | W | Sunnyside Camp | ||
Fifield #5 | West Branch | Missaukee | W | ||||
Dorr #2 | Enterprise | Missaukee | |||||
S Butterfield #1 | Bloomfield | Missaukee | 1899-1951 | Residence | |||
North Lake City #4 | Caldwell | Missaukee | 1889-1945 | Seventh Day Adventist Church. Building later used for religious purposes. MORSA | |||
Merrill #1 | Enterprise | Missaukee | 1926 | ||||
Owens/McBain #1f | Riverside | Missaukee | |||||
Dirmeyer #8 | Riverside | Missaukee | 1910-1944 | W | Residence. Moved to Falmouth. Building converted into a residence. MORSA | ||
Brunink #1 | Richland | Missaukee | 1899-1955 | Residence. Moved. Building converted into a residence. MORSA | |||
Turnerville #1 | Forest | Missaukee | 1910-1943 | Turnerville Rd, 251 Russell St, Lake City | W | Used as a Museum by Lake City Schools. MORSA | |
Galt #3 | Riverside | Missaukee | 1907-1944 | W | Consolidated in 1945 | ||
Arlene #2 | Caldwell | Missaukee | 1895- | W | Town Hall. Caldwell 1892-1962. MORSA | ||
Daisy #6 | Norwich | Missaukee | 1889-1922 | W | Building not in use. MORSA | ||
Lakeside | Lake | Missaukee | See Couch School | ||||
Cutcheon #2 | Forest | Missaukee | 1907-1943 | Building converted into a residence. MORSA | |||
West Branch | West Branch | Missaukee | 1931-1967 | Building used by Sunnyside Camp. 1907-1944. Used for Star City Community Club, 1907-1925. Used as West Branch Town Hall | |||
Aetna Center #5 | Aetna | Missaukee | |||||
Pollard #3 | Forest | Missaukee | |||||
Morey | Pioneer | Missaukee | See Lamb School | ||||
Chase #4 | Pioneer | Missaukee | |||||
Prosper #2 | Clam Union | Missaukee | |||||
Merlitt #2 | Butterfield | Missaukee | |||||
Lamb/Morey #3 | Pioneer | Missaukee | 1886-1943 | W | Pu Comm. Morey Community Building. Also known as Morey School. MORSA | ||
Shippy #1f | Bloomfield | Missaukee | 1884-1961 | Religious Caldwell Free Methodist Church. Fractional. MORSA | |||
Munnings #1 | Aetna | Missaukee | 1928 | W | Board and batten. There in 1904 | ||
County Line | Bloomfield | Missaukee | See Rice School | ||||
Ardis #6 | Riverside | Missaukee | 1902-1944 | W | Building converted into a residence. MORSA | ||
Rutledge #3 | Butterfield | Missaukee | |||||
Forest Hill #5 | Forest | Missaukee | 1906-1927 | Building converted into a residence. MORSA | |||
Loon Lake #2 | Pioneer | Missaukee | 1907-1926 | Building torn-down. MORSA | |||
Brunink #1 | Reeder | Missaukee | 1875- | Lake City. NOR | |||
Silver Creek #7 | Reeder | Missaukee | 1915-1944 | Building converted into a residence. MORSA | |||
Hillside #3 | Richland | Missaukee | 1903-1944 | Building converted into a residence and then moved to McBain. MORSA | |||
Wells-Crebbin #9f | Dundee | Monroe | 27 | B | Fractional. Building is gone. Also known as Crebbin School. MORSA | ||
Scofield #7 | Exeter | Monroe | after 1876-1968 | Last location: NW corner of Sumpter & Scofield Rds | 28 | W | The first Scofield Village School was built after 1876, but before 1900. The wooden-frame school was replaced by a fairly modern two-room building with central heating and modern facilities. This last school closed at the end of the 1967/68 school year. The closing of Scofield ended what had started at Bridge School in 1828. Monroe County's one-room school era ended at Scofield 140 years later. Scofield consolidated with Monroe Public and Airport Community Schools in 1967/68. The founders of Lay-Z-Boy furniture attended this school. It is no longer standing. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Scofield. The 1876 Scofield School, the last one-room schoolhouse to close in Monroe County, was torn-down and replaced with a brick school in 1961. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 116 |
Wayside #10f | Bedford | Monroe | 1878-1954 | Crabb & Substation Rds on Miller Farm | 23 | W | Prior to 1931 the school was named French. Afterwards it became known as Wayside. It had first opened by 1859. In 1867 it was replaced. In 1929 a portable classroom was moved to the site to accommodate the increased enrollment. Wayside consolidated with Bedford in 1946/47. The school remained in use until it was closed in 1954. Several years later the school was intentionally burned and the area was renamed the Ralph Miller Park after the family that originally donated the land for the first school. History of Monroe p. 1. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Wayside |
Rea #2 | Dundee | Monroe | Was located at the corner of Monk & Rea Rds | 10 | W | Gone. MORSA | |
Wood #9 | Lasalle | Monroe | by 1859-1954 | Lost location 2980 Wood Rd | 19 | W/B | The appropriately named wooden-framed, Wood School was opened by 1859, but in 1935 it was deemed unsafe. A tornado had hit the school in the 1920's damaging the roof and tearing off the bell tower. By 1937 the building was condemned. After it was closed, it was replaced by a larger brick building that remained in use until it was closed in 1954. District #9 had consolidated with Mason Schools in 1951/52. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Wood |
Yargerville/Yager #5 | Lasalle | Monroe | by 1859-1948 | Last location: Strasburg Rd, N of Wood Rd | 29 | W/B | Yargerville was built before 1859 and used until 1872 when a new larger school was constructed. This 2nd brick school was built to the N of the old school site and across the road. Yargerville remained in use at this last location until 1948 when it consolidated with the Ida School System. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Yargerville |
Modern #9f | Whiteford | Monroe | 1910-1959 | Last location: Goetz Rd SW corner with Tabbert Rd | 5 | W | Built in 1910 and stayed at that site until closed in 195/56. . Consolidated with Whiteford rural Schools in 1955/56. Some elementary use 1959. Sold at auction in 1961 for $500 and then moved. Converted into apartments. Torn-down in 1999/2000. Monroe County Schools: Whiteford |
Palmer #1f | Exeter | Monroe | 1859-1955 | NE corner of Rawsonville & Grams Rds | 12/13 on the line | Log/W | The Palmer School appears on the 1859 map. It most likely was a log school. Around 1900 that building was replaced by a brick structure. The unusual brick design is almost identical to the design of Fryburg School in London Township. Palmer remained at the same location for its entire existence. Some time after the school consolidated in 1954/55 with Milan Area Schools, it was destroyed by a fire, probably set by vandals. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Palmer |
Forman #7f | Erie | Monroe | US-25 between Stearns & Loftus Rds | 31 | Gone | ||
Columbia #3 | Whitford | Monroe | 1863-1968 | Last Location:6890 Sylvania-Petersburg & Section Rds | 34 | Log or W/B | The first school is on an 1859 map. In 1863 the school was moved. This 2nd building was replaced in 1892 with a brick school. Renamed Columbia prior to 1910. Before that was from Columbian. The name came from the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1892.The 2nd school was moved. The 2nd building was replaced in 1892 with a brick school. In 2091 the building remains unused although some efforts are being made to acquire and restore the old brick school. Consolidated to Whiteford Rural Agricultural Schools in 1954/55. After consolidation it was used for 4 years for 5th grade. Monroe County Schools: Whiteford. 2nd brick school on this site is privately owned and remains largely unchanged on the outside. Apparently used for storage. It still has its bell tower (no bell and no outbuildings) Appears in good shape but needs some brickwork and trim painted. All doors and windows boarded up. (March 1996) Past and Present Monroe Co p. 6a |
Peters #1 | Berlin | Monroe | 1878-1946 | 13623 Armstrong Rd | 7 | W | The first building was located at the corner of Armstrong and Dauncy Rds. Relocated in the 1900's further S on Armstrong Rd. Consolidated with Airport Schools in 1948. Now a residence. History of Monroe Co p. 61 |
Red #6 | Exeter | Monroe | 1875-1967 | Last location: SW corner of Martinsville & Colf Rds | 10 | W | The Red School was built about 1875. It was moved in the 1890s. It appeared to have remained unchanged until it consolidated with Airport Community Schools in 1966/67. The building and school site were later sold at auction in 1969. It is no longer standing. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Red |
Rawson #8 | Bedford | Monroe | 1968 | Last location: Secor & Section Rds | 31 | W | Named after Edmund Rawson, early pioneer who arrived in 1833. The little wood building was opened in the 1830's near Summerfield and Sterns Rds. Later moved and then moved again to its present location around 1870. After 1900 the school building was rebuilt and then enlarged. Rawson consolidated with Bedford in 1947/48, but was used until it closed in 1968. The school was sold and used for commercial purposes. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Rawson |
Chapman #4 | Berlin | Monroe | 1859-1948 | Corner of Sigler & N Dixie Rds | 28 | W | Original school built by Austin B. Chapman. Relocated in 1905. Merged with Airport Schools in 1948. Vacant for awhile then bought by the Gonyea family in 1956, then the Walker family. History of Monroe Co p. 61 |
Herkimer #1 | Exeter | Monroe | 1859-1968 | Last location: 11777 Doty Rd, S of Stony Creek Rd | 17 | B | First school appears on the map of 1859. Rebuilt in the 1870-80's. The Herkimer School in 1966 was dissolved by the ISD by1968. Herkimer consolidation was split between Dundee, Monroe & Airport School districts. Students could choose whatever school was closest to them or whichever they preferred. (Most students chose Airport) The school is now a residence |
Caswell #5 | Milan | Monroe | 1870'S-1956 | 20004 Couper Rd | 30 | W | First located at the SE corner of Far and Couper Rds. Relocated to the NE corner. Damaged by high winds on March 19, 1948. Consolidated with Milan in 1956. Now a residence. History of Monroe Co p. 69 |
Rankin #3 | Dundee | Monroe | 19778 M-80 Hwy | 8 | W | Gone. MORSA | |
Townline-Kelly-Fox #12f | Frenchtown | Monroe | by 1876-1948 | Last location: 8997 Grafton Rd | 5 | B | Originally called the Fox School and later the Kelly School. Replaced by a newly built brick school by 1912. The school cornerstone, located above the front door, was donated to the Monroe Historical Museum in July 1991 by Eleanor Nagy of Trenton. The original Fox family donated the school site. Townline consolidated with Airport Schools in 1948/49. Converted into a residence. History of Monroe Co p. 66. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Townline |
Samaria #3 | Bedford | Monroe | 1869-1970 | Near Jackman Rd. Moved to Samaria Rd | 10 | W/W/B | Named after Samaria Village. It was stated that the school would be 24 ft x 30 ft and have 10 ft high ceilings. The roof may be pine or cedar shingles. It will have a wood floor. There will be six windows. There will be two privies 4 ft x 6 ft. Alas this building was torn-down during the 1890s and replaced by a two-room wooden-frame schoolhouse. Then in March, 1920 a tornado destroyed the two-room school and it was replaced by the current brick building. That brick school was consolidated to Bedford in 1947/48, but used until 1969. In 1971 the school was converted into the Bedford Senior Citizen's Center. History of Monroe Co p. 60. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Samaria. 3rd generation school built in 1920. Currently (March 1996) Senior Citizens Center. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 8a |
Bancroft #16f | Ash | Monroe | 1876-1949 | On Carleton & S Rockwood Rds | 13 | W | Consolidated with Airport Schools in 1948. Demolished building in the 1980's |
Masserant #10 | Berlin | Monroe | 1859-1949 | Masserant & Chinavare Rds | 4 | W | Original building was on Brancheau St. Relocated in the 1860's to the corner of Chinaware & Masserant Rds. Consolidated with Jefferson in 1948. Property purchased by Omar Reaume in July 1950 |
Wirth #7 | London | Monroe | 1860/70-1950 | Located on Tuttle Rd between Allison & Grames Rds | 15 | B | Consolidated with Milan Schools in 1954. No longer standing. History of Monroe Co p. 68 |
Papermill #7f | Raisinville | Monroe | 1860s-1962 | North Custer & Raisinville Rds. Country Store Museum | 13 | B | Here was a wooden bridge across the river. In 1887 an ice jam carried the bridge away. Students living across the river from the school had to row to school in order to complete the term. The bridge was never replaced. In 1962 the school was closed and students transferred to the new Raisinville School, and from 1955-1962 the school was used for 3rd grade only. Eventually Papermill ended up with the Monroe Public Schools. 2nd generation school, brick from 1860's remains largely unchanged on its exterior (never had a bell tower) Currently used for a country store exhibit by the Monroe County Historical Museum. Some of the interior is original. The schools desks are at Banner Oak School in Bedford Township. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 8a |
Bomya #7 | Berlin | Monroe | 1859-1951 | US Turnpike M-56. Lakeside Baptist Church | 5 | W | Relocated in 1875. Known as Old Port before it was renamed in 1932. Merged with Jefferson in 1948. Lakeside Baptist Church Milan. MORSA |
Raleighville #3 | London | Monroe | 1850's-1951 | 12099 Darling Rd | 9 | B | A 2nd school was built in 1873 along Darling Rd. Consolidated with Milian Schools in 1954. Now a residence. History of Monroe Co p. 68 |
Petersburg Village #2 | Summerfield | Monroe | 1831- | Along Petersburg Rd | 4 | B | In 1831 a new school along Dixon Rd and then one at the corner of Rose Rd and Elm St. |
Liberty/Liberty Corners #9 | Bedford | Monroe | by 1859-1946 | NW corner of Jackman & 1675 Stearns Rds. Bedford | 34 | W/B | Organized as a school district by 1869 on land donated by Frank W. Ludwig and the Bibb family. In 1869 A brick school was constructed diagonally across the intersection. The brick school was 38 ft x 28 ft. Consolidated with Bedford in 1947/1948, but used until 1979 by Bedford. The school sold in 1987 and was remodeled into a business. The school was damaged in 1920 by a storm and on March 3, 1948 by a tornado. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Liberty |
Heath-Ceas #4 | Milan | Monroe | First located at NW corner of Cone & Wabash Rds | 2 | W | Relocated in 1884 to the NE corner of Cone and Wabash Rds. Name changed to Ceas before 1939. Consolidated with Milan in 1954. History of Monroe Co. p. 69 | |
Carlton #17 | Ash | Monroe | 1873-1880 | Classes held at Matthews House Hotel. Located in the Village of Carlton. Kent & Harris Sts | 17 | B | In Dec 1875 school was held at a school built at the corner of Kent and Harris Rds. This closed in 1880 and was destroyed by fire in 1907. A new school was built in 1908. Appears to have been destroyed by fire in 1931. Then in 1947 the area schools combined and became the Airport Community School district. In March, 1996 the large 3rd generation school was used as a performing arts center. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 6a |
West Ida German | Ida | Monroe | Originally located along Jackson Rd near Albain Rd | 14? | Survey Map of Ida Township. Monroe County p. 3 | ||
Egypt #10f | Dundee | Monroe | 19483 Day Rd | 5 | W | Fractional. Consolidated with Ida Community Schools. Building converted into a residence. MORSA | |
Baum #6 | Raisinville | Monroe | 1876-1956 | Last location: 5411 Steward Rd near Schieck Rd | 15 | B | First appears on the 1876 map and remained there until its closing in 1956. Consolidated with Monroe Public Schools in 1955/1956. After closing became a private residence. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Baum |
Reeves #9 | Ash | Monroe | 1859-1948 | Sweitzer between Carlton-Rockwood & Creek Rds | 15 | B | Location from 1998-1999. Activities Calendar. Consolidated with Airport Schools in 1948 |
Lambertville Village #4 | Bedford | Monroe | 1835-1960 | Originally at Monroe and Secor Roads. 2nd school same site. | 29 | W/B | Original, one-room wooden-frame Lambertville School opened in 1835. In 1860 a second larger school was constructed for $1,294.52 and was used until 1920 when it was destroyed by the Palm Sunday tornado. A 3rd two-story school was built in 1922. Elementary students were on the ground floor and the 2nd floor used as the high school. That school was used until 1972 and annexed to Bedford Schools in 1947/48 who used it for administrative offices until 1982. In 1986 it was auctioned off for $50,000. History of Monroe Co. p. 61. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Lambertville. 3rd generation school built in 1922. Currently used for commercial purposes as the Old School House Commons. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 7a |
Papermill #7f | Raisinville | Monroe | by 1849-1962 | Last location: N Custer & Raisinville Rds | 23 | Log/W/B | The first wood Papermill School (named after the Papermill across the river from the school), appears on the 1849 map. In 1870 a new brick school measuring 21 ft x 30 ft was opened and stayed at that location until it closed in 1962. There was a wooden bridge across the river. In 1887 an ice jam carried the bridge away. Students living across the river from the school had to row to school in order to complete the term. The bridge was never replaced. Although consolidated with Monroe, many students went on to school at Raisinville. The district consolidated with Monroe School in 1955/56. The school ended up as the Monroe Historical Society Museum. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Papermill |
Dentel #10 | Ida | Monroe | At the corner of Lulu & Jackson Rds | 15 | W | Ed. Sometime around 1951 Lot School (another Whiteford school) was moved and attached to the back of the original deLand School. | |
Scrabble Hollow/Meyers #11f | Frenchtown | Monroe | 1849 -1949 | Last location: 8186 War Rd or Yanke and Clark Roads | 3 | W/B | Named after the Scrabble Hollow Drain. Originally on the corner of N Stoney Creek & Mental Rds. A brick school built in 1898. Closed in 1948/49 after consolidation with Airport and/or Jefferson Schools in 1948/49. Now a residence. History of Monroe Co p. 66. Country Schools of Monroe: Scrabble Hollow. 2nd generation school has been extensively remodeled on the inside, but its exterior appearance remains largely unchanged. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 8a |
Macon #1 | Dundee | Monroe | 100 Geiger Road | 6 | W | Building gone. MORSA | |
Cousino-Muddy Creek #8f | Lasalle | Monroe | by by 1830/40-1950 | Last locaton 4709 N Muddy Creek Rd and Couisino Rd | 35 top of line | B | The first school appears on the 1859 map and was called Muddy Creek. It remained there until a second school was built about 1876 and it was located SW of the first school site. By 1933 the school was renamed Cousino School. In 1949 the parents voted 32-0 to be annexed to the Custer Consolidated School district in 1949/50. After closing it was converted into a residence. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Cousino |
Crebbin-Wells #9f | Dundee | Monroe | 27 | B | Fractional. Building gone. Also known as Crebbin School. MORSA | ||
Gramlic #4f | London | Monroe | 1859-1967 | 9370 Hoffman Rd | 24 | B | First located at the corner of Liedel and Hoffman Rds. Relocated further S on Hoffman Rd in 1860-1870's. Now a residence |
Federman #11f | Dundee | Monroe | 13340 Ida West Rd | 32 | B | Building converted into a residence. MORSA | |
Dundee Village #5 | Dundee | Monroe | Extensively remodeled to include additions and now is the Dundee Middle School. p. 5a. County Schools Monroe | ||||
North Otter Creek #1 | Lasalle | Monroe | N Otter Creek Rd at I-75 | 21 | B | Other use | |
Maplewood/Hathaway #7 | Whiteford | Monroe | 1843-1959 | Last location: Corner of Stearns (Sterns) & Whiteford Rds | 36 | W | Probably called Hathaway when it opened in 1843. Hathaway replaced in 1915 and moved.Consolidated with Whiteford in 1954/5. Maplewood closed in 1959 and sold at auction in 1961 and the new owners painted it a bright and converted into an auction house. In 1974 it was sold to the Michigan Stone Company and they had it deliberately burned down to give them more room. Monroe Schools: Whiteford |
Pointe Moulier #2 | Berlin | Monroe | early 1850's-1967 | Originally at the intersection of US Turnpike & Sigler Rd | 27 | W | School was relocated not long after construction further S on US Turnpike. It consolidated with Jefferson Schools in 1966. History of Monroe Co p. 62 |
Moulier #2 | Berlin | Monroe | 4 | Building gone. MORSA | |||
South Monroe #4 | Monroe | Monroe | 1927-currently | Last location: Dunbar Rd between Telegraph Rd & S Dixie Hwy | 1 | B | The first South Monroe School was constructed in 1927. It was a two-room brick building and the 2nd of 3 District #4 schools. The first #4 was the Dunbar School and the last #4 was the Greening School. In 1931 the South Monroe School was expanded into a four-room, two-story brick building. It is probable that it was either replaced or further remodeled into the existing school. #4 consolidated with Custer Schools in 1948/49 and then with Monroe Schools in 1966/67. There is an Elementary School on this Monroetown site. Still being used as an Elementary School. Country Schools of Monroe Co: South Monroe |
Muehleisen #5 | London | Monroe | 1859-1953 | NE corner of Gramlick and Stone Rds | 35 | W | Relocated to the NE corner of Gramlick and Stone Rds in the late 1890's. Consolidated with Dundee Schools in 1953. Now no longer standing. History of Monroe Co. p. 68 |
Fonia/Fournia #4f | Raisinville | Monroe | early 1850's-1953 | Last location: 11411 Trost Rd | 27 | Log/B | Original school was made of logs and appears on the 1859 map. In 1876 the school was rebuilt on land purchased from John and Sarah of the Fournia Farm. Fractional with Dundee. Closed in 1953. Consolidated between multiple school districts. Now a brick residence. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Fournia |
Victory #8 | Erie | Monroe | before 1912-1935 | 94011 Victory Rd | 3 | B | 2nd generation school built in 1912. Was closed in 1935 when nearby Luna Pier School was completed. Currently the building is used as a residence and remains largely unchanged on the outside. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 8a |
Asam #4f | Frenchtown | Monroe | 1859-1959 | A new building in 1881 was built further S on S Stoney Creek Rd just across Toben Rd in Frenchtown | 5 | W/B | Torn-down in November 1997. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 6a. Consolidated with Jefferson Schools in 1958. No longer standing. History of Monroe Co. p. 65. Country Schools of of Monroe Co: Asam |
Webb #15f | Frenchtown | Monroe | by 1876-1950 | At the corner of Williams & Post Rds | 13 | B | The brick Webb School first appears on the 1876 map. It stayed right there until it was closed in 1950 as a result of consolidation into the Jefferson School system in 1947/48. Possibly a residence now. Country Schools of Monroe County: Webb |
French #10 | Bedford | Monroe | 1921-1967 | Crossroads of Crabb & Substation Rds | NF | Damaged by a storm in 1947. Burned-down in November 1967. Education Center. Sold in 1987. MORSA | |
Bragg #8 | Dundee | Monroe | 1880-1943 | 19979 Bragg Rd | 29 | B | Now a residence 2000 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 1 bath in Dundee Michigan. Real Estate listing says house built in 1900 which may be just an offend used general year and not necessarily the true year |
Dean #4f | Erie | Monroe | -1949 | Last location 10250 Summerfield Road | 19-30 on the line | B | Fractional. School first appeared on the 1859 map at St. Anthony and Summerfield Roads. Had 32 student. A new wood frame school was built on the sea side in 1870 |
Reinhart #14 | Frenchtown | Monroe | 1859 to 1876-1955 | Last location: 2243 Heiss Rd | 7 | Log or W/B | Original building of logs or perhaps wood was replaced in the late 1880's by a larger building. This school was of brick and was used until its closing in 1955 due to consolidation. On March 29, 1888 the school was damaged by an arson fire and torn-down 6 months later. Consolidated with Monroe Schools in 1955. History of Monroe Co p. 66. Country Schools of Monroe County: Reinhart |
Fryburg #1f | London | Monroe | 1859-1954 | 13222 Plank Rd | 7 | B | Consolidated with Milan Schools in 1954. Now a residence |
Stowell #5 (map says #6) | Dundee | Monroe | 13303 Dixon Rd | 20 on N line | B | Building converted into a residence. MORSA | |
Stony Creek #8 | Frenchtown | Monroe | b 1859-1950. | Last location: Stony Creek & Mentel Rds | 14/15 | W | Known as Meyers School prior to 1902. Consolidated with Jefferson in 1948/49. Country Schools of Monroe County: Stony Creek |
Greening #4 | Monroe | Monroe | 1939-1949 | Last Location 7385 E Dunbar Rd, Monroe, MI 48161 | S side of City of Monroe | W | Greening was a late Federal Works Progress Project (WPA) and constructed in 1939 as the 3rd school built in District #4. Due to overcrowding students had been attending half-day sessions. Greening was 40.5 ft x 33 ft and one-story high with a large basement for recreation and shop work. The building had electric lights, inside toilets, hot air furnace and a library room. WPA workers built the school for a cost of about $7,000. It was used for a little over 10 years before it was closed after consolidation to Custer in 1948/49. As with other schools it consolidated to Monroe in 1966/67. It now is a residence. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Greening |
Cone #7 | Milan | Monroe | 1893-1954 | Corner of Cone & Dennison Rds | 28 | W | Relocated slightly W of the first school building. Consolidated with Milan in 1954. No longer standing. History of Monroe Co p. 69 |
LaPlaisance #5 | Monroe | Monroe | by 1876-1948 | Last location: 6163 Albain Rd near Hall Rd | 13 | B | LaPlaisance does not appear on the 1859 map, but is on the 1876 map so it was built between those two dates. It remained in that location until it consolidated with Custer in 1948/49 the year is closed. Later consolidated with Monroe Schools in 1966/67. After closing it was converted into a residence. Country Schools of Monroe Co: LaPlaisance |
Temperance Village #2 | Bedford | Monroe | 1868 | 22 | W | Original wooden-frame one-room school opened in 1868 in the center of the village (Sometimes called Center School) Around 1902 a new two-room wooden-frame school was built and the first school was sold to a cement block factory and moved. In 1917 a 3rd room was added, and in 1921 a basement was added under the school. At that time the school could teach grades K-12. In 1946 a fire destroyed the entire school. The next year Temperance consolidated with Bedford in 1947/48. Then the upper grade students attended Lambertville. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Temperance Village | |
Erie Village #2 | Erie | Monroe | 1919 | 2023 Erie Rd | 17 | B | Converted into an apartment |
Turner | Erie | Monroe | 1833- | 14? | First schoolhouse built in Erie Township |
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