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THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION
School | Township | County | Year | Location | Use | BM | Notes |
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Golden #9 | Frenchtown | Monroe | by 1859-1975 | 2059 N Telegraph Rd (M-125 Hwy) | Between US-24 & US-25 | B | Was located along N Telegraph Rd. A new two-room school was built in the 1920's. One of last schools to consolidate with Monroe Schools in 1966/67. Used afterwards and closed in 1975. History of Monroe Co p. 65. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Golden. 3rd generation school located in Frenchtown Township. This school is currently used for commercial purposes. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 7a |
Stoney Ridge #6f | Erie | Monroe | by 1859 | 1403 Rauch Rd | 6 | W | Now a Residence. First teacher was Miss Sidney Cooper |
Lord #6 | Bedford | Monroe | 1853-1871 | Corner of Stearns & Crabb Rds | 36 | W | See Banner Oak School for more information |
Keeney-Turner #1 | Erie | Monroe | Lakewood M-151 | 4 | B | Gone | |
Stone #7 | Bedford | Monroe | 1855-1955 | Last location: 10130 Crabb Rd, Temperance, MI | 12 | Stone | Original Stone School, made of logs, was built prior to 1850. In 1854 voters felt they needed a stone school. It was to be 24 ft x 30 ft with a roof of black ash, 3 windows on each side and two in front. The bid came in for just over $400. The school opened in September, 1855 and remained in use until 1955. It had been consolidated to Bedford in 1946/47. It closed in 1954 then was auctioned off in 1963 and converted into a residence. Country Schools of Monroe County: Stone. Country schools of Monroe: Whiteford |
Central | Monroe | Monroe | 1898-1928 | Corner of S Macomb & E Second Sts | missing on list | In City of Monroe? | |
Lewis #1f | Milan | Monroe | 1870s-1955 | Located on Ridge Rd near Washtenaw/Monroe County Line | 6 | W | Consolidated with Milan School in 1954. Now gone. History of Monroe Co. p. 69 |
Loranger #5 | Frenchtown | Monroe | by 1890-1948 | Last location: 2119 S Stony Creek Rd | 16 N side | B | Located on S Stony Creek Rd. By 1876, but before 1901 it was rebuilt at S Stony Creek and Stumpmier Rds. In August 1948 the residents voted to send their students to Airport Community Schools on a trial basis. They consolidated with Airport in 1948/49. Known as Loranger before 1912. Known as Mill School from 1912-1915. Dam School from 1915-1932 and then Loranger again from 1932-1948 when consolidated. Now a residence. History of Monroe Co. p. 65. Country Schools of Monroe County: Loranger |
Sharkey #7 | Lasalle | Monroe | by 1876-1948 | Last location: S Otter Creek Rd, W of Cousino Rd | 30/31 | W/B | Sharkey School first appears on the 1876 map. It was replaced by a new brick school in 1889 that was built on the same site as the first school. In 1948/49 Sharkey consolidated with Custer and then a tornado destroyed the school roof in March 1948. Students finished the school year in a nearby abandoned farmhouse and the damaged school was torn-down. Consolidated with Custer Schools and in 1966/67 the closed district consolidated with Monroe Public Schools. The damaged school was torn down. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Sharkey |
Ash | Monroe | 1875-1948 | Crossroads of Swan Creek & Labo Rd | 25 | B | Schoolhouse rebuilt in 1896, known as the Labo School. Consolidated with Airport Schools in 1948. Privately owned, this small brick school is currently (March 1996) used for storage and is in fair shape, although the original brick chimney has collapsed and the roof needs repaired. Bell tower removed, but has all outbuildings. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 6a | |
McGowan #3 | Exeter | Monroe | 1876-1966 | Last location was 5995 Stout Rd. Moved to that site from behind the Scofield Township Hall on Sumpter Rd | 15/16 on the line | W | The 1st school was known as German School. It collapsed in 1885 and a 2nd school was built in 1888 and named after Mrs. Agnes B. McGowan, the first teacher at the school. McGowan appears on the 1876 map about 1/4 mile E of Sumpter Rd. In 1889, a new school was built at the intersection of Sumpter and Stout Rds. The teacher was responsible for teaching art, music, civics, history, science, english, reading, health, social studies and arithmetic. She also dealt with discipline. The school closed in 1966 and consolidated with Monroe Public Schools or Airport Schools. Donated to the Exeter Historical Society in 2002 and moved near the Exeter Township Hall on December 2, 2003. (Some info from History of Monroe Co p. 64.) 2nd generation school, wooden-frame appears to have been abandoned. In poor shape with no bell tower or outbuildings. No information on present use or ownership. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 7a . p. 5a. County Schools Monroe |
McMullen-Lee #3 | Milan | Monroe | 1860-1954 | N corner of Dennison and Mead Rds | 9 | W | Relocated to the S corner of Southwick and Dennison Rds in the early 1900's. Consolidated with Milan Schools in 1954. No longer standing. History of Monroe Co. p. 69 |
Junction #10 | Dundee | Monroe | 2173 Plank Rd | 4 | W | Building converted into a residence. MORSA | |
Knapp #5 | Raisinville | Monroe | 1859-1944 | Original location at Geiger & Dunbar Rds. Last location: SE corner of Geiger & Dunbar Rds | 36 | Log/B | The original school was on an 1859 map at Geiger and Dunbar Rds. In 1869 a new brick school was built across the road and used until it closed in 1944. It consolidated to Ida Rural Agricultural Schools in 1946/47 after it had closed. The school is no longer standing. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Knapp |
White #4 | Dundee | Monroe | circa 1850-1949 | Moved across Route 50 | 15 | W | This little Board and batten School was probably built in the 1850's and closed because of consolidation. Moved across Route 50. Country Schools of Monroe County p. 5 |
Ash Center #14 | Ash | Monroe | 1850-1954 | Crossroads of Sigler & Telegraph Rds | 23 | B | Moved in 1876. Consolidated with Airport District in 1954. Arson fire in 1976. Gone |
Barnes #2 | London | Monroe | 1859-1954 | Located along Plant Rd | 19/20 online | B | Relocated in 1860-1870's. Consolidated with Milan Schools in 1954 |
Iott #10 | Whiteford | Monroe | 1913-1945 | Last location Moved to 10250 Summerfield Rd | 35 | W | Built in 1913. Consolidated to Bedford School 1946/47. Used until mid-1960's for Adult Ed for Bedford. Whitford sold the building to the Bedford School System and it was moved and Later building moved 3 miles and attached to the back of DeLand School. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Whiteford |
Richards #4f | Exeter | Monroe | 1859-1948 | Last known location: Newburg & Carleton W Rds | 1 | Log/W/W | The first Richards School appears on the 1859 map and was replaced in 1918 by a larger building which was destroyed by a fire in January 1921 during the school day. A new wooden-frame school was built on the same site and remained in use until it consolidated with Airport Community Schools and then was closed. It is no longer standing. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Richards |
Newport Village #6 | Berlin | Monroe | 1859-1972 | 8839 Newport Rd | 1 | B | A second school was built in 1872 and it was damaged in 1918 in a storm. Another building was built in 1919 at Newport Rd. That consolidated with Airport Schools in 1948. It was sold to the Newport Community Church and probably closed in 1958. History of Monroe Co p. 61. 3rd generation school built in 1919. Privately owned and is a residence. Has original bell tower and bell. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 7a |
Barnaby #2 | Raisinville | Monroe | 1828 | Dixon Rd near the Barnaby Farm | see above | Log/W/B | Michigan's first public school. The original school was about 1/2 mile W of the restored Bridge School building with that 1868 building being renovated and used for Township Offices. Most of the first schools were made out of logs of 2 inch thick hand sawed plank. Most were small, around 15 ft x 20 ft and designed for about 10-20 students. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Barnaby |
Azalia #10 | Milan | Monroe | 1870s-1955 | Located at the corner of Copper Rd | 25 | W | Relocated slightly W of the first school. Consolidated with Milan Schools in 1954. No longer standing. History of Monroe Co p. 69 |
Gert/Ferris #4 | Whiteford | Monroe | 1859-1959 | Last location: Sylvania-Petersburg & Samaria Rds | 4 | W | School first appears on 1859 map. Known as Gert prior to 1931. Replaced in 1898 on same site and renamed Ferris in 1931. Remained open until 1959 when consolidated with Whitford Schools. After merger it was closed. On October 7, 1961 the property was sold at auction and then torn down. Monroe County School: Whitford Township |
Fix #3f | Frenchtown | Monroe | 1876 map-1947 | On the corner of Langton and LeRoux Rds | 17 | W | Consolidated with Jefferson Schools in 1947/48. Sold to Omar Reaume in July 1950. Now Gone. Country Schools of of Monroe Co: Fix |
South Rockwood Village #5 | Berlin | Monroe | 1850's-1958 | NE intersection of S Huron River Dr & Carleton Rd, S of Rockwood Rd | 5 or 21? | B | The first school was built at the corner of Brandon and Egypt Rds. Then it was abandoned in the 1870's and used as a blacksmith shop. A second school built in 1925 was located at the corner of Carleton Rockwood Rd & S Huron River Dr. Two times there was a fire at the school. One in 1944 and another in January 1948. Consolidated with Airport Schools in 1948. History of Monroe Co. p. 62 |
Banner Oak/Lord #6 | Bedford | Monroe | circa 1840-1956 | Originally located in the little settlement of Willets. On NE corner of Crabb & Sterns Rds | 36 | W/B | From 1853-1871 the original wooden-frame school was called the Lord School after the Lord Family Farm. A new brick school was built in 1871 across the road, renamed Banner Oak. Taught grades K-8 until 1948 when it annexed to Bedford Rural Agricultural School system. Bedford School district used the school until June, 1956. Township Board then bought the school for $1. The school has since been restored and is operated by the Historical Society of Bedford. The school is on the Michigan State Register of Historic Sites and is a Living History Museum as of 1986. See this link for Oral Histories on school: https://mymcls.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Bedford-Township-Oral-Histories-rev-12-16-2017.pdf. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Banner Oak |
Maple Grove-Finn #6 | Ida | Monroe | 4599 Geiger Rd | 12 | B | Merged with Ida Community Schools. Now a residence | |
McKenzie #9f | Berlin | Monroe | about 1890-1948 | Sigler & Armstrong Rds | 30 | W | Consolidated with Airport schools in 1948. Now gone |
Marron/Moran #10 | Frenchtown | Monroe | by 1859-1967 | Originally located at the Reinhart & Bluebush Rd intersection. Last location: Stewart & Blue Bush Rds | 28 | B | From the original location school moved further S in 1872. Moved again in 1949 to the corner of Bluebush & Steward Rds. After the new school was built in 1949 the older school was used for storage until it was reopened for classes. The 1949 school closed in 1967. Sometime after closing in 1949 the school was remodeled and used as a fire station until it was torn-down and a new fire station was built on the site. Consolidated with Monroe in 1956. Country Schools of Monroe County: Marron |
Hogel #5 | Summerfield | Monroe | Summerfield Rd | 25 | B | ||
San Freal #2 | Erie | Monroe | 1869-1954 | 9738 Bay Creek Road | 15 | W | School originally on Baycreek Rd. Now a residence |
Deland #1f | Whiteford | Monroe | 1859-1968 | 10250 Summerfield Rd | 7 | Log?/W | DeLand first appears on the 1859 map at corner of St. Anthony and Summerfield Rd. Had 32 students. A new 2nd wood frame school was built on the same site in 1870 and was 30' x 50'. Then there were about 75 students That school remained there until it closed in 1968. First consolidated with Whiteford Township schools and then transferred to the Bedford School system and used for Bedford's 2nd & 3rd grade classes. In the 1970's it was used for Bedford Adult ed. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 7a |
Oakville #6 | London | Monroe | 1890s-1954 | 2605 Summerfield Rd, Petersburg, MI | 2/3 on line | B | Originally located at the corner of Oakville-Waltz & Tuttle Hill Rds. Relocated in the early 1900's to eastern Oakville & Townshend Rds. Consolidated with Dundee Schools in 1947. Now a Residence (verified by Darlene Reinbolt from information received 8-15-2024) dreinbolt@gmail.com |
Howe #6 | Milan | Monroe | 1850s-1949 | First located on Oelke Rd | 36 | W | Relocated slightly S in the late 1890's. Consolidated with Dundee in 1947. No longer standing. History of Monroe Co p. 69 |
Columbian #8 | Exeter | Monroe | 1893-1961 | 13579 Timbers Rd, SW corner of Timbers & Cold Rds | 8 | W/Brick sides | Named after the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. About 50% of the students were inter-racial. In 1948 the parents wanted to annex to Airport, Sumpter, Milan or Lincoln. None of those districts wanted to annex to Colombian. The school board members resigned, so the State of Michigan declared the district officially unorganized. In 1961, Milan School district was forced to take over Columbian. After closing the school became a private residence and burned-down in 1966. It is now gone. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Columbian |
Grafton #7 | Ash | Monroe | 1840-1915 | Grafton Rd between Fessner & Sigler Rds | 35 | B | Constructed in early 1840's. New school built in 1915 which burned-down in 1931. Consolidated with Airport Schools in 1948. Building remodeled into Wagar Elementary School |
Richardson #2f | Ida | Monroe | 24 | B | Consolidated with Ida Community Schools. No longer standing. Gone | ||
King #1 | Raisinville | Monroe | 1828-1942 | N of Route 50 just W of Dixon Rd Intersection. Last location: Re-built of brick across the road | 27/28 | Log/B | The first King School was built prior to 1859 of log construction. In 1899 a new school of brick was built directly across the road. It was closed in 1942 and consolidated after closure with Ida Rural Agricultural Schools officially in 1946/47. It was eventually torn-down. Country Schools of Monroe Co: King |
Avalon/Otter Creek/Little French School #8f | Monroe | Monroe | by 1844-1956 | Last location: Mortar Creek Rd and I-75 | 24 | B | The first school here was called Otter Creek. It was replaced but Otter Creek School was sold in 1898 to a former teacher for $24.00. It became a garage and held a collectible Willys Knight automobile. Then the the school was replaced by a larger school building and once again referred to as Avalon. Avalon remained at the second site until it consolidated with Custer Schools in 1948/49. Then for some reason it consolidated with Monroe Public Schools in 1966/67. It was sold at auction and moved to its current location at 6396 Lighthouse Rd. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Avalon |
Dunbar #4 | Monroe | Monroe | by 1859-1949 | Last location: 6248 Dunbar Rd | 12 | Log? CB/ | *Photo in Gallery. School first noted on 1859 map at St. Anthony and Summerfield Rds. 2nd wooden-frame school was at same site in 1870 and it remained there until 1968. A second school built on the same site around the 1880's was constructed of concrete block and was one of only two examples of this style in Monroe County. Dunbar consolidated with Custer in 1948/49 just as the other schools had done. Consolidated with Monroe Public in 1966/67. It is currently used as a church. (First Free Will Baptist). Country Schools of Monroe Co: Dunbar |
Bridge/Barnaby #2 | Raisinville | Monroe | 1828-1948 | 96 Maybee Rd | 13 | Logs/W/B | Barnaby was the first school in Michigan built of logs in 1828. Next a larger log school of walnut-plank was built. Finally in 1868 a brick school was built that is still standing today. It was called Bridge School and got its name from the Brucker bridge. In 1928 a Centennial Stone Tower was dedicated, marking 100 years of use. Consolidated to Dundee Community Schools in 1948. It was restored and has been the Township Hall since 1982. In 1957 the Dundee School Board deeded the property to the Monroe County Historical Society. A sign on the building says First Public School in Michigan. Also is a Michigan State Historical Site. Maybee, Michigan: History of the Village including Grape p. 12. Country Schools of Monroe Co p. 1: Bridge School MUSEUM |
Labo/Clark Schools #2f | Ash | Monroe | 1875-1948 | Crossroads of Swan Creek & Labo Rds | 25 | B | (Possibly a school called Ida/Lulu in Ida Township #1) All rural schools in Ida Township were consolidated with Ida Community Schools by 1946. No longer standing. Country Schools of Monroe Co p. 11 |
Moyer #4 (says 3f) | Ida | Monroe | 1919 | 100 Geiger Rd | 35 | W | Residence |
Hull #8f | Summerfield | Monroe | 15390 Lulu Rd | 13 | W | Residence | |
Agnew-Cousino #3 | Erie | Monroe | Located on Temperance Rd | 20 | W | Residence | |
Evergreen Acres #1f | Monroe | Monroe | 1940-1950 | Last location: 14501 Spruce St | 2 | B | Evergreen Acres was constructed under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1940 and represented one of the last depression era public works projects in the county. The Evergreen was the second building in the Waterloo District. Evergreen Acres was only open for 10 years before it was consolidated into the Custer School system in 1948/49. As other districts had done, it left Custer and consolidated with Monroe Public Schools in 1966/67. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Evergreen Acres |
Morocco #9f | Ida | Monroe | 1872-1946 | Built at the corner of Morocco & Jackman Rds | 33 | W | One of the finest examples of a wooden-frame country school in Monroe County. Owned by Morocco United Brethren Church and currently used as a youth center. Extenior has been maintained and is virtually unchanged. Still has its original bell tower and bell, flag pole, pump and outbuildings. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 5a. Weather Lock Porch added at later time. Stayed open until it consolidated with Ida Community Schools. May later become a Religious use building. Country Schools of of Monroe County p. 7 |
Wright #8f | Milan | Monroe | 1860/70s-1954 | 9989 Welch Rd | 19 | W | Originally located at the SE corner of the Lenawee County Line and Welch Rd. Consolidated with Milan Schools in 1954. Still Standing in 2024 per JB Allen. See photo Https//Maps.app.glksCfQdswv7 extra photo/Michigan/lenawee/197/HLE/565/5. Sent in as correction 8/2024 |
Ida/Lula #1 | Ida | Monroe | -1946 | Near Monroe | B | All rural schools in Ida Township were consolidated with Ida Community Schools by 1946. This school is now a residence. Country Schools of of Monroe County p. 11 | |
Bullock #1 | Bedford | Monroe | 1892-1945 | E side of Secor Rd at Route 151 | 8 | W | Named after an early settler. Before this school was built the students were attending Harwick in Ida Township and DeLand in Whiteford Township. In 1917-18 Madeline Johnson in her 2nd year of teaching had 60 students. She remembered the school as Not an easy school to handle. She was paid $60 a month. Bullock was destroyed by fire in Feb 1945. The students finished the school year at St. Anthony's Church in Temperance. Bullock then consolidated to Bedford in 1946/47. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Bullock |
Logan-Logan Valley #4 | Summerfield | Monroe | 5796 Ida Center Rd | 18 | W | Gone. Torn-down sometime after 2009 | |
Strasburg #2f | Monroe | Monroe | by 1900-1947 | Last location: Dunbar Rd, W of Keegan Rd | 3 | W | The wooden-frame Strasburg School was built between 1876-1900 due to its appearance on the 1901 Lang map. It remained in use until 1946/47 when it was consolidated into the Ida Rural Agricultural Schools. The property was later sold and converted into a residence. County Schools of Monroe Co: Strasburg |
Raisinville #10 | Raisinville | Monroe | by 1859-1948 | SW corner of Stewart & Muehleisen Rds | 10 | W | The first Raisinville School was built before 1859 at the corner of Yensch and N Custer Rd. Sometime after 1876, but before 1901 the first school was moved about 1 mile N and a new school was built. This second wooden-frame building remained in use until 1947/1948 when it was consolidated with the Dundee School System and closed. The school is no longer standing. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Raisinville |
LaSalle Village #2f | Lasalle | Monroe | By 1859-1954 | LaSalle Fire Station located on the school site | 18 | W/B | The first school appears on the 1859 map just E of the intersection of Dixie Hwy & N Otter Creek Rd right in the village of La Salle. The first school was replaced with a larger, brick school in 1872 on the same site and used until it closed in 1954. In 1948/49 LaSalle Village had consolidated with Custer School and then with Monroe Schools in 1966/67. After closing in 1954 it was razed the following year in 1955. Country Schools of Monroe Co: LaSalle Village |
Long Bridge /Stony Creek #5 | Exeter | Monroe | 1859-1967 | Originally at SW corner of Final & S Stony Creek Rds. Last location: 10501 Finzel Rd | 26 N side of line | Log/B | The first school building, was called Stony Creek prior to 1909. It appears on the 1859 map in the SW corner of Finzel and S Stony Creek Rds. In 1907 a new school, now called Long Bridge, was built across from Stony Creek Rd, and it remained at that location until it closed in 1967. In 1958 there were 43 students, 7 in Kindergarten and 10 in 1st grade. It consolidated with Airport Community Schools in 1966/67. Now a residence. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Long Bridge |
Whiteford Center #6 | Whiteford | Monroe | 1852-1956 | 8804 Whiteford Center & Temperance Rds | 23 | Log/B | By 1870 school sat on 3 acres. In 1856 a wooden-frame school was built to replace original log school of 1852 and in 1888 a brick building was built plus a small wood building called The Little Building Brick School used until 1955/56 when consolidated with Whiteford School. The Little small frame building was used as the Township Hall until 1923. The last brick school was sold at auction in 1961 and either moved or was torn-down. Monroe Co Schools: Whitford. School size was 28 ft x 38 ft. Ceilings were usually 10 ft x 12 ft high It could accommodate about 50 students. Most schools of this era had two front doors, one for boys and one for girls. For example the Ida School board felt that intermingling of the sexes was an Immoral association that must be avoided at all costs. In 2002 this school was being restored by the Whiteford Township Historical Association. Country Schools of of Monroe County p. 6 & 7. (Years may be 1852-1961 History of Monroe Co p. 73) 2nd generation school built in 1888 is the finest remaining example of an unrestored brick school in Monroe County. Owned by Whiteford Township the school is currently used for storage. Still has its bell tower and bell plus most of its original interior including blackboards and a few desks. No out buildings. As of March, 1996 the Whiteford Heritage Association is attempting to save and restore the school for use as a Living Museum and for community events. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 8a |
Waterloo/Watertown #1f | Monroe | Monroe | circa 1860-currently | Last location: S Custer Rd, W of Telegraph on the S side of the Rd | Monroe | W/B | In downtown Monroe you would find Watertown School building at the SE corner of Telegraph Rd & Front St. Then, before 1876 a school was built on Front St about 1/4 mile W of the first school. This new brick school was replaced in 1927 by an even larger brick school. This 3rd school was used until 1977 when it was torn-down after it was deemed unsafe as a result of nearby sewer and highway construction. A 4th school building was constructed on the very same site and is still in use. This District #1f consolidated with Custer in 1948/49 and then with Monroe in 1966/67. The new 4th building on the site is still in use. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Waterloo |
Mapleview/Rau #6f | Monroe | Monroe | By 1876-1950 | Last Location: 3690 Albain Rd | 10 | W | Mapleview School. Fractional, was built by 1876 as it is on that map at the Albain Rd location. It was called the Rau School up until 1931. From then until it closed in 1950 it was known as Mapleview. Mapleview consolidated with Custer in 1948/49 and then with Monroe in 1966/67. It is now a residence on Albain Rd. County Schools of Monroe County. |
Lockwood #9 | Summerfield | Monroe | SE corner of Petersburg and Morocco Rds | 34 | W | Gone | |
Port Creek #10f | Ash | Monroe | 1878-1967 | Port Creek Rd next to cemetery | 1 | B | Rebuilt in 1910. Consolidated with Airport Schools in 1966. This 2nd generation brick school appears to have been largely abandoned. It is an excellent example of a later-year country school and appears to be in good shape. Outbuildings are in place along with bell tower. No information is known about current use or ownership. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 8a |
Havekost #6 | Frenchtown | Monroe | by 1859-1953 | Present location: 1504 Hurd Rd | 27 | B/W | More than one school was built on this site. Havekost consolidated with Jefferson in 1947/48, but was used until 1953. Converted into a residence. Country Schools of of Monroe County: Havekost |
Luna Pier Village #8f | Erie | Monroe | 1935 | Luna Pier Elementary, Lakewood M-151 | 2 | B | Lune consolidated with Mason School District. p.5a County Schools. Currently used as the Luna Pier Elementary School for Mason consolidated Schools. p. 7a Country schools of Monro Co. |
Wing #7 | Summerfield | Monroe | 16 | W | Gone | ||
Licht #9 | Raisinville | Monroe | 1872-1958 | Last location: 2675 Sheick Rd | 9 | B/W | The first school was made of brick and was built in 1872. On November 25, 1919 it was severely damaged by a windstorm on Thanksgiving Day. Then a wooden-frame structure was built in 1920, using some of the salvaged materials from the original school. The Licht School was used until it merged with the Monroe Public School system in 1958. In 1967 it was converted into a residence |
Little Lake Log School #5 | Bedford | Monroe | early 1850s-1868 | On Erie Rd between Lewis & Jackman Rds | 10 | Log | Closed in 1868 due to overcrowding. History of Monroe Co p. 60. Students divided between Samaria and Temperance. Country Schools of Monroe Co. p. 5 |
Otter Creek #1 | Lasalle | Monroe | by late 1830's-1898 | S of Avaloq School | 31? | B | This brick 16 ft x 22 ft school may be the oldest school still standing. After closing students transferred to Avaloq School |
Maybee Union School #2f | Exeter | Monroe | 1878 | Original location Joseph and Short Sts | 31 | W | In November of 1877, a school was built. Then In 1903 a replacement school was built with a school bell that cost $12.12. In 1906, a flag pole was added along with a blackboard. The school also bought new desks. Deciding the two-room school would be a two year H.S. a third-room was built onto the S side. The primary (Grades 1-4) and the Big room for grades 5-12 was the layout. The teachers had to do all janitorial work and this included keeping the fire going. The school was closed in 1917 because of scarlet fever and diphtheria. In 1922 the classroom had a map of the United States, a map of Michigan, dictionary, reading chart, flag, ash pan, mirror, dust pan, water pails, comb and towels. Consolidated with Monroe in 1967/68. The building is now an apartment. Maybee, Michigan: History of the Village p. 25-32 with photos. Also pages 54-58. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Maybee Village |
Moran #5 | Erie | Monroe | 1853-1955 | Corner of Stearns & Suder Rds | 28 | B | In the 1940's the floor plan of the Moran School shows the typical arrangement of eight rows of desks facing the back of the school building. (1 grade per row). Youngest children in the front and older students in the back nearest to the teacher. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Banner Oak. In 1911 Moran burned-down. The replacement school had inside toilets. Monroe School Whitford Township p. 9 |
Brest Village #13 | Frenchtown | Monroe | by 1859-1948 | Last location: First Christian Baptist Church, 3684 Brest Rd, Newport, MI 48166. Church is now at 14260 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI | B | There were about 3 Brest School buildings built, all near the same location. The 2nd building became a grocery store. The 3rd time it was built in 1927 it had three-rooms. Brest Village School consolidated with Jefferson in 1948/49 and the building was sold. Used by Jefferson as a K/1st grade school until 1953. History of Monroe Co p. 65. Country Schools of of Monroe Co: Brest Village. In March 1996 used as the Christian Baptist Church. The large, red brick building still has its bell tower and bell. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 6a | |
Streit #13f | Ash | Monroe | 1876-1948 | 11998 Burns Rd | 19 | B | School moved in 1898. Consolidated with Airport Schools in 1948. Converted into a residence |
Milwaukee #6 says #9 | Milan | Monroe | 1876- | SW corner of Petersburg & Milwaukee Rds | 33 | W | Consolidated with Dundee Schools. No longer standing. History of Monroe Co p. 70 |
Stony Point #16f | Frenchtown | Monroe | by 1880-1953 | Last location: Pointe Aux Peaux Rd near Brest Rd | 20 | ??? | Called the Little Red Schoolhouse and by the French student Pointe aux Peaux. Most called it Stony Point. The exterior of the building was covered with imitation red brick. Consolidated with Jefferson Schools in 1947/48. No longer standing. Demolished in the 1980s. History of Monroe Co p. 66. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Stony Point |
Grape #8 | Raisinville | Monroe | 1876-1955 | Original location on S side of N Custer Rd. Last location on N Custer Rd near Doty Rd | 26 | B | Grape School was built on the Raisin River around 1876. In 1879 it was rebuilt on N side of road and remained there until it was closed in 1955. Annexed to Monroe Public School about 1956. It was abandoned by 1963 after the new Raisinville Elementary was opened. It eventually was torn-down. Most information from Maybee, Michigan: History of the Village including Grape, Michigan Area, p. 4 in Grape section of book. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Grape |
Oak Grove #1 | Summerfield | Monroe | 2605 Lloyd Rd | 36 | B | ||
Ottawa Lake/Montgomery #2 | Whiteford | Monroe | 1898-1968 | Last location On Brown and Old Route 223. in Village of Ottawa Lake | 20 | W/W/B | Was called Montgomery until 1898. Last location was on Old US-223 in Village of Ottawa Lake. Original wood building replaced in 1898 with a larger one room school on Brown Street in the Village. (The first school used for storage). In 1929 another school of brick was built and it closed in 1968. Still standing. Previously known as the US #223 Schoolhouse History of Monroe Co p. 73. History of Monroe Schools: Whiteford. 3rd generation on Old US-233 and Riga (Brown) Rd. Built in 1929, brick village school appears to have been abandoned and all doors and windows are boarded over. Replaced the original Ottawa Lake School. Built behind the original school that was torn-down. Past and Present Monroe, Co p. 7a |
Maybee #2f | Exeter | Monroe | 1877-1968 | Lot 74 of the Village plat from Joseph & Julia Klotz for $75. Last location SE corner of Joseph and Short Sts in Maybee Village | 31 | B | This school, right in the Village of Maybee, was also called the Union School. From 1901 thru 1948 improvements were made to the school. (Roof fire in 1927). In 1933 the district tried to add grades 9 and 10 to the school. In 1948, a 48 passenger bus was purchased to transport students to Monroe for High School. The school was finally closed in 1968 when it consolidated with Monroe Schools. It is now an apartment building |
Ostrander-Palmer #1 | London | Monroe | 1859-1949 | 9805 Townsend Rd | 29 | W | Was also known as Palmer School until 1931. From the corner of Ostrander & Plank Rds related to the corner of Ostrander & Townshend Rds. Consolidate with Dundee Schools in 1947. Now a Residence. History of Monroe Co p. 68 |
Custer/Little Custer #1 | Frenchtown | Monroe | 1877-1924 | Located along N Custer Rd | 14 | W | Also known as Little Custer. Consolidated with Monroe Schools in 1924. Reopened to hold classes from 1951-1956. Donated to the Monroe County Historical Society in 1957. Demolished in October 1998. History of Monroe Co p. 65. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Custer |
McIntyre/Heiss #11 | Raisinville | Monroe | 1876-1956 | Last location: 4489 Heiss Rd | 1-2 online | W/B | Called Heiss School prior to 1931, it appears on the 1876 map. The 1926 wooden-frame school was replaced by the existing brick building called McIntyre. That brick building was used until it closed and annexed in 1955/56 with Monroe Public Schools. It is currently a residence |
Hall #6 | Lasalle | Monroe | circa 1859-1954 | Last location: Stein Rd, E of Dunlap Rd | 21 | W/B/W | Appearing on the 1859 map, Hall School probably was built between 1840-1850. That school was replaced in 1872 by a larger, brick building. The brick school continued to be used and a 3rd wooden-frame school was built 19 1935 to help with overcrowding. But after a number of years both schools were in disrepair and were very overcrowded. Two teachers in two classrooms had 105 students to be taught. Hall School was consolidated in 1951/52 with Mason Consolidated Schools but used until 1954 when they were closed. The 1935 frame building was sold at auction and converted into a residence. The 1872 brick school was torn-down. Country Schools of Monroe County: Hall |
Newburg #16 | Ash | Monroe | 1901-1948. | 14009 Newburg & Grafton Rds | 5 | W | Consolidated with Airport Schools. Now a residence |
Gayville #3 | LaSalle | Monroe | 1860/by 1876-1947 | 14043 Gayville Rd, Lasalle, MI 48145 | 17 | W?/B | This school first appears on the 1876 map, so sometime between 1859 when NOT on map and 1876. It is possible a 2nd school was built of brick. Both were on the same original site and remained in use until consolidation in 1948/49, although it closed in 1947. Consolidated with Custer Schools. After closing it became a residence. Country Schools of Monroe: Gayville |
Mead #2 | Milan | Monroe | 1850s-1954 | 17505 Sherman Rd | 10 | Block | Originally located along Sherman Rd. Rebuilt in 1907. Consolidated with Milan in 1954. Now a residence. History of Monroe Co p. 69 |
McCarty #6 | Summerfield | Monroe | McCarty & Bragg Rds | 5 On N. line | B | Residence | |
Harwick #5 | Ida | Monroe | -1846 | Corner of Secor & Morocco Rds | 30 | Stone/W | Consolidated with Ida Community Schools. Now a residence. 2nd generation school. Privately owned, frame school appears to be vacant but in fairly good condition. Had been used as a residence. Bell Tower missing, but original flag pole and concrete block outbuildings are still standing. Past and Present, Monroe Co p. 7a |
Unnamed School #1 | Lasalle | Monroe | 1859-1898 | Dead end of N Otter Creek Rd at I-75 | 31 | B | Land sold when the larger Avalon (Heck school) was built just N of it. Very little is known about this school other than it appears on the 1859 map and lessons were originally taught in French. Apparently a section of the front of the school was removed to convert it into a small garage. Appears to have been abandoned and is in very poor condition. May be oldest country school in Monroe County. Past and Present Monroe Co p. 9a |
Heiss/McIntyre #11f | Raisinville | Monroe | 1876-1925 | 4489 Heiss Rd | 27? | W | |
Stone Quarry #1 | Whiteford | Monroe | 1859-1959 | Last location: 8343 Route 223 | 8 | W/W | First school on 1859 map Was wood frame. 2nd school was in 1861 at same site. Closed in 1959 after consolidating with Whiteford. In 1961, school sold at auction and was converted into a residence. Monroe Co Schools: Whiteford |
Hick/Heck #3f | Raisinville | Monroe | 1874-1947 | Last location: Corner of Albain & Strasburg Rds | 5 | W | Known as Hick or Heck. Consolidated to Custer Schools in 1946/47. Looks to be wooden-frame and brick. When closed in 1947 students went to Custer Schools. After closing it was converted into a residence. Country Schools of Monroe Co: Heck |
Lovewell #7 Says #8 School flyer says #7 | Whiteford | Monroe | during 18340'-1956 | Last location Temperance Rd between Head O'Lake and Petersburg Roads. | 16 | Log/Lo/W | Also known as Lovell. First was a log school. Then a 2nd building that was replaced in 1885 by a larger Log school and moved. 3rd school was larger still and moved this time to the SE corner on the farm on Temperance Road.This school remained there until 1956 . Lovevell first Consolidated to Whiteford Rural Schools in 1955/56. Lovell joined Blissfield and Lovell then changed and rejoined Whiteford. Monroe Schools: Whiteford |
Albain #3f | Monroe | Monroe | by 1860-1967 | Last location: Between Telegraph & S Dixie Rds | 14 | B | First school opened some time prior to 1860 and was moved W of the original site and rebuilt, probably around 1870. It remained at the second site until it closed. It consolidated with Custer in 1948/1949 and then in 1966/67 Then consolidated instead with Monroe Public Schools in 196/67. It is now gone. County Schools of Monroe Co: Albain |
Seeley #5 | Whiteford | Monroe | 1849-1959 | NE Corner of Yankee & Clark Rds | 32 | W/B/W | Named after early settlers, owner of property. Opened in 1849 and used until 1864 when it was replaced by a brick school on the same site. That was used until 1920 when it was destroyed by a storm. A 3rd large wooden-frame building was built at the same location and used until 1959 when it closed after consolidating with Whiteford in 1955/56. The Palm Sunday tornado destroyed the school (and other Monroe Co Schools) It had a basement that constantly flooded. In 1961 it was sold at auction for $4000. Used as a store, but in 1969 it was torn-down. Monroe Co Schools: Whiteford |
Sandy Creek #2 | Frenchtown | Monroe | circa 1865-1947 | Originally on Sandy Creek Rd, E of N Dixie Rd | 5 or 15? | W | The building was originally used as a Catholic Chapel and was located on the Navarre Farm. The building was moved and became a school but was still used for religious purposes. School consolidated with Jefferson Schools in 1947/48. Sold to Omar Reaume in July 1950. No longer standing. History of Monroe Co p. 66. Country Schools of Monroe County: Sandy Creek |
Lulu Village #4 | Ida | Monroe | circa 1900- | Lulu and Douglas Rds, W of Village of Lulu | 8 | W | Built by Clarence Moss this 2nd generation school is located just W of the Village of Lulu. Sole surviving example of a wooden-frame village school. Privately owned and used for storage. Within the past years (early 1990's) moved back from original site onto a new foundation. At that time repaired and restored and was in excellent condition. Past and Present. Monroe Co p. 7a |
Pierson 1st School | Maple Valley | Montcalm | 1861 | SE corner of the NW corner, Northern part of Township | 7 | Log | Log cabin 18 ft x 24 ft was built for the first school in Pierson. Elizabeth Parker was the first teacher. She had 7 students. History of Ionia and Montcalm p. 478 |
Long Lake #4f | Pine | Montcalm | 20 | W | Converted into a residence and looks like original school | ||
Locey #2 | Richland | Montcalm | -1944 | Original site at SW corner of Tamarack & Douglas Rds | 12 | W | Moved 1/2 mile NE of original site and later abandoned. Do not know use, condition, or status of building. If standing in very poor condition. |
Satterlee (1st School) #3 | Eureka | Montcalm | 1845- | First school located on corner of Satterlee Rd & M-57 | 8 | Log | History of Ionia and Montcalm Co p. 384 says The first school in Greenville, Eureka Township was opened in 1845 in a building on Lafayette St. It was 12 ft x 16 ft, 8 ft high. Teacher was Miss Katharine Satterlee. There were 25 pupils, 6 of whom were Indian children |
Bogart #6 | Bloomer | Montcalm | by 1879 | At intersection of Bogart & Sloan Rds | 32 | W | In 1879 enrollment in wooden-frame #6 was 39. History of Ionia and Montcalm Co p. 419. Converted into a residence |
Crawford #6f | Eureka | Montcalm | W side of Johnson Rd near the middle of S/30 | 30 | Torn-down |
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