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THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION
School | Township | County | Year | Location | Use | BM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cole #6 | Norwich | Newaygo | 1881-1945/54 | Near Woodville | 29 | W | Wooden-frame school was built in 1881 on a farm owned by Samuel O. Cole. It closed about 1945, but reopened in 1953-54 for one year while a new school named Pineview was being built next to the old Cole School. Was auctioned off after Pineview was completed for the students to move into. Cole was 20 ft x 30 ft and had an 8 ft x 8 ft attachment, furnace, single desks and table |
Donahue/Etan #1f | Dayton | Newaygo | by 1900-1965 | 8th St & Corner of Warner Ave | 11 | W | Donahue was one of the larger built schools with a porch, outhouses, woodshed and playground equipment. Closed and annexed in 1965 |
O'Brien #5f | Denver | Newaygo | by 1921-1949 | Located just S of Warner & 5 Mile Rds | 11 | W | Not much information. One photo taken in 1921-22 |
Nestle/Fairview #6 | Goodwell | Newaygo | by 1922-by 1943 | Located in S/19 on 3 Mile Rd | 19 | W | This school was not open for very long. It is not on the 1900 plat map, but is on the 1922 map. It closed about 20 years later in 1943. Sometimes called Fairview School |
Bitely #5 | Lilley | Newaygo | 1887-1957 | Corner of Bingham & Rothwell Aves in Bitely | 27 | W/B | Bitely built a new school in 1957 inside the Manistee National Forest on the corner of Marsh and Prospect Aves. Bitely deeded land for the school. In 1957 they built a new school on a two acre parcel. It was a modern block and brick building. It had two classrooms, a kitchen, furnace room, janitor room and two restrooms. That school was purchased by Baldwin Public Schools in 1966. Baldwin operated the school until the early 1980's when the school closed. Lilley Township then bought the school back from Baldwin in 1992. The school has had various uses since the 1992 purchase. Area children attend Baldwin and White Cloud. The last public school in Bitely closed by 1970 and it became a private boys school, but that closed in 2002. It is now used as a community center. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 121 |
Davis #5 | Barton | Newaygo | 1872-1959 | Barton Township, S/3 | 3 | W | Due to a low enrollment, the students were transferred to Reed City Schools in 1959. Wooden-framed school is still standing |
Fetterley #3 | Goodwell | Newaygo | 1883-1943 | Located at intersection of 5 Mile Rd & Cypress Ave | 10 | W | Named for the Fetterley family. The school was moved by horses with a winch line (block and tackle) Actually there were two schools named Fetterley in Goodwell Township. The second one was also known as the Town Hall School because it was near the Township Hall. The Fetterley School in S/10 was closed in 1943. Was then bought and moved into the City of White Cloud to be used as a residence. It was auctioned off as a 24 ft x 32 ft, with a 10 ft x 16 ft wood shed, outdoor toilet, furnace, blackboards and recitation seat |
VanAssen #7 | Monroe | Newaygo | after 1900-1948 | On the corner of Lincoln & Walnut St | 17 | W | Built about 1900. The school closed in the 1940's and we know by 1948 students were being transported to Woodville School. The schoolhouse was later torn-down |
Garfield Center #3 | Garfield | Newaygo | 1882-1965 | Corner of 72nd (M-82) & Bingham Rd | 15 | W/B | Garfield was named after President Garfield. It was on a one-acre site purchased in 1882 for $25.00. The first wooden-frame school burned. The second school was built of red brick. The school closed in 1965 annexing to Newaygo. The Township used the school for the Township Hall for many years until it required more space. In 2001 a Historical Committee decided to work on restoring the schoolhouse to its old-time educational looks |
Hungerford Lake #3 | Norwick | Newaygo | by 1895-1954 | Located at the corner of Elm St & 9 Mile Rd, 8 miles W of Big Rapids on M-20 | 15 | W | In about 1939 Hungerford Lake School consolidated with the new Pine View School along with Cole, Fetterley and later Woodville. By 1948 the school was transporting it's students to Big Rapids. After it closed the land was sold, the building was sold to someone else and the bell was sold to yet a 3rd person. It was auctioned off with double desks, a large shed and a furnace. The school was remodeled into a residence. In 2003 it was torn-down and a new home constructed on the original school site |
Rogue River #5 | Grant | Newaygo | by 1900-1966 | Located at the N side of 136th & Thornapple St. After lightning struck school rebuilt across the street | 26/35 | W | The original school was in S/35 but the school was struck by lightning and burned-down in 1916. It was rebuilt in 1919 across the street in S/26. Had a hot lunch program and was the smallest school in the state to have hot lunch. After 1946 a Christian School opened and many students left Rogue for that school. Named for its proximity to the Rogue River. School closed in 1966 and annexed with Grant Public Schools. Rogue School had a reunion in 2005 |
Ohrenberger #5 | Everett | Newaygo | by 1907-by 1950's | Everett Township | 10 | W | Closed by the mid-1950s when Everett’s one-room schools consolidated into larger district schools |
Town Hall/Fetterley/Goodwell #4 | Goodwell | Newaygo | by 1902-1945 | Located on Cypress near Jackson St | 15 | W | Town Hall School, so called because it was by the Town Hall. Was also referred to as Fetterley (although there already was a Fetterley in a different township) and it was also called the Goodwill after the Township. Town Hall School closed in 1945. The students attended White Cloud Schools. The buildings belonging to Town Hall School were taken and converted into two residences |
Salem/Ranglebird #3 | Grant | Newaygo | 1877-1962 | 104th & Willow Sts | 5 | W | Sometimes called Ranglebird School. The school closed in 1962 and has been a church since 2011 |
Germantown/Libertytown | Big Prairie | Newaygo | by 1925-1946 | Intersection of 4th & Cherry Sts | 3 | W | Germantown was auctioned off by Big Prairie in 1946. It was stated to be 36 ft x 22 ft with a 12 ft x 18 ft woodshed and two outside toilets. 4 other schools were auctioned off at the same time. The Martens family has the schoolhouse bell |
Bethke #1 | Troy | Newaygo | 1880's-1940's | On Newaygo/Oceana County line, S/18 | 18 | W | Structure gone |
Wilcox-Union #3 | Everett | Newaygo | 1901-1957 | Wilcox Ave & 10 Mile Rd | 6 | W | The only thing known is that on September 20, 1901 the school closed to honor President McKinley's funeral day and the flag was at half mast in memory of his sad death |
Applegarth #3 | Ashland | Newaygo | by 1880-1964 | McClelland Ave just S of 136th St | 34 | W | Applegarth was a typical wooden-frame school with a belfry and an enclosed entrance porch. Consolidated in 1964 and the school was closed, sold and then converted into a residence |
Fulkerson #1 | Wilcox | Newaygo | 1890's- May 1954 | At the SW corner of 1 Mile & Thornapple Rds | 35 | W | Fulkerson was a one-room wooden-frame school built in the 1890's and was 28 ft by 35 ft which was fairly large. Unfortunately the original school burned-down. It was rebuilt and two inside bathrooms were added. After the school closed the students were bussed to White Cloud. The second school was remodeled into a residence |
Spring Valley #4 | Ensley | Newaygo | by late 1940's | 120th St just E of Locust | 20 | W | Named for the spring of water that was near school. Closed in 1941 due to low enrollment with students sent to Ensley Center School. Reopened in 1946 when the student population increased |
Davenport #2 | Barton | Newaygo | 1881-1965 | Corner of 15 Mile Rd & Beech St | 13 | W | Was originally District #1, but in 1888 changed to District #2. Some High School students did attend Big Rapids H.S. Wooden-frame school. Still standing but in poor condition |
Ensley Center #5 | Ensley | Newaygo | circa 1900-1965 | Intersection of 120th St & Cypress Ave, near the center of Township | 16 | W/CB | Original wooden-frame school replaced by a cement block building in the early 1900's. That building now serves as the Township Hall |
Meyers/Graham #1 | Goodwell | Newaygo | 1897-1943 | At the intersection of Beech St & 1 Mile Rd | 35 | W | It is possible that this school opened as early as 1880 according to the plat map for that year. It was certainly open by 1897 thru 1943 |
Windfall #2 | Grant | Newaygo | 1886-1961/62 | Intersection of 132nd St & Willow Rd | 30 | W | Closed down 1961/62 |
Island #6 | Grant | Newaygo | 1899-1957 | 7 miles E of Grant at 120th & Peach Sts | 24 | B | Island was on one acre of land and was named that because it was an Island in Rice Lake Swamp. Built around 1901 it was 20 ft x 30 ft in size and it was 1906 before it was open 9 months. In 1929 a new floor was put in, a metal ceiling, new entry with 2 cloak rooms, windows replaced, repairs made to the coal shed and well, a new fence was raised around the school and playground equipment added. The old school seats, toilets & windows were auctioned off for a total of $11.20. In 1957 it was annexed to Grant Schools. After the school closed in 1957 it was deeded to the Island Community Center. The property was sold in 1969 and converted into a residence |
Thompson #10 | Big Prairie | Newaygo | 1885-1946 | 1/4 mile S of 36th St on Beach St | 26 | Log/CB | Originally a log school from 1885-1905. In 1905 it was replaced by a cement block building. School was annexed to Morley Schools in 1946 and closed. Big Prairie then auctioned Thompson in 1946 along with 4 other schools. It stated Thompson was 34 ft x 22 ft and had a 14 ft x 16 ft woodshed |
Whipple/Woodville #3f | Home | Newaygo | 1870-1959 | N of Whipple Cemetery on Pine Ave | 18 | Log/W | First schoolhouse built in the Township was log, in S/18, and was called Whipple. Then a wooden two-room school was built called Woodville.This was wood-framed and had 2 classrooms built in 1883 in S/30. As student enrollment declined Whipple consolidated with Pineview in 1959. The school is still in its original location, painted red, and has been a hunting cabin along with being used for other activities such as a church, rummage sales, etc. |
Cole Creek/Champion #3 | Lincoln | Newaygo | 1904-1945 & 1953-54 | 4 miles W of White Cloud & 1 mile across from Felch Rd. Later moved to M-37 N of White Cloud | 26 | Log/W | Originally a log school. It was called Champion then Cole Creek and finally Gordon. It was replaced by construction of a new building that consolidated with White Cloud and was turned into a residence. A current photo does not show the school/home in very good repair and it is doubtful anyone is living there |
Shaw/Hardscrabble #4 | Beaver | Newaygo | by 1895-1968 | NE corner of 11 Mile & Warner Rds | 1 | W | The first school may have been logs and it is unknown what happened to it. A 2nd school #4 Shaw was built in 1924 and was located 1/4 mile N of the original school site. It closed following the 1967-68 school year and the students went to Walkerville Schools. The H.S. students had been transferring to either Walkerville or Hesperia for High School depending on which was closer to their home. The wooden-frame school still stands but is in poor condition |
Oak Grove #3 | Croton | Newaygo | 1861-1968 | Located at intersection of Elm & 80th Sts, 5 miles S of Croton | 20 | Log/W/B | In 1988 Oak Grove #3 was added to the State Register of Historic Sites. A log schoolhouse was built around 1861 and donated by Henry Utley. Croton Village was renamed Muskegon Forks. Records of Oak Grove can be found in the archives of the State Dept. in Lansing. Oak Grove had the largest library of the 6 public schools in Croton Township (3 schools had no library books.) The school burned-down in 1914. A brick school was built in 1915. Oak Grove housed grades K-8th from 1915 to 1968 when it closed. It was purchased and has been remodeled keeping it as original as possible |
Reynolds #2 | Goodwell | Newaygo | by 1898-after 1940 | At the intersection of 5 Mile & Locust Ave, S of Woodville | 5 | W/B/W | Reynolds, a wooden-frame school burned-down in the 1920's. It was rebuilt in brick |
Ashland Center #2 (Danish Folk School) | Ashland | Newaygo | 1858-1965 | Intersection of 120th St & McClelland St | 15 | W/B | Michigan State University Ashland Juvenile Grange #206, Ashland Grange #545 and Ashland Center Lodge #834 p. 102-104. Wooden-frame school built in 1858 was replaced with a new brick school in 1875. This was the first brick school in the county. The school closed in 1965 and the school was used as the Ashland Township Hall |
Graham #1 | Sherman | Newaygo | by 1890-1963 | 12th St & Croswell Rd | 7/18 | W/CB | A 2nd (or 3rd) Graham School made of cement blocks was built in S/7 at the corner of 12th St and Croswell Ave in 1905. In 1906 the old school was sold. A bell was bought with money raised by a quilt auction. (That bell was stolen in 1969) The school closed in 1963 after annexing to Fremont. The school became the First Reformed Church and is now a different church |
Doud #4f | Dayton | Newaygo | 1859-1965 | Corner of Dickinson Ave & 16th St | 8 | Log/W | The original Doud School built in 1859 was a log school. The present wooden-frame school was built in 1871. Jason Doud had given the land for the new school. Doud was a fractional school and also had students from Greenwood Township & Oceana County. For a few years it had so many students that two teachers were needed. In 1959 the student count decreased and the district reduced to only one teacher. Then in 1965 the school annexed to Fremont and closed. It was then sold and converted into a residence |
Snowtown | Croton | Newaygo | 1854-1920 | School was in 3 different spots | 3/4 | Log | Closed soon after the logging era |
Huber/Gowell #4f | Dayton | Newaygo | by 1894-1968 | On Comstock Rd near Van Buren Rd, 4 miles N of Hesperia | 8 | W | In the 1890's in the Newaygo Tribune they refer to Huber School as Gowell. It closed midway thru the 1967-1968 school year when the teacher had to quit as she only had a 90 day teaching certificate. The school board could not find a replacement. Huber School was closed and consolidated with Hesperia Public Schools. When it closed there were 23 students in six grades. On Monday morning, Feb 12, 1968 they started attending Hesperia. Since then the building has been used for various events and it is still standing, but currently empty |
Aetna #1f | Denver | Newaygo | 1874-1966 | Luce & 1 Mile Rd | 36 | Log/W | Originally the students at Aetna #1f attended a log school. In 1874 a wooden-frame school was built near where the log school had been located. This wooden school had a basement added, the addition of more windows, indoor toilets installed and other interior remodelling making it a more comfortable schoolhouse. The school closed following the 1965-66 school year. Aetna School was eventually torn-down |
Wilson | Lyon | Oakland | Ten Mile & Griswold Rds | ||||
Pioneer #5 | Rose | Oakland | 1837 | ||||
Webster #13 | White Lake | Oakland | W | There is a Webster School in Oakland County at 640 W Huron 1927-2007. Bought by Micah 6 for Community Center. MAY NOT BE RIGHT | |||
Parker #1 | Royal Oak | Oakland | 1854-1946 | Annexed to Royal Oak Schools in 1946 | |||
Bigalow #6 | Independence | Oakland | 1872 | Shapple Rd between Hadley & Perry Lake Rds | Consolidated with Clarkston. Photo: Possibly Brandon Township. Not independence | ||
West Travis | Brandon | Oakland | 1867 | Baldwin & Seymour Lake Rds | Oxford District | ||
Oakwood #3f | Brandon | Oakland | 1867- | Baldwin & Oakwood Rds | Consolidated to the Oxford School District | ||
Southern District | Oxford | Oakland | 1837 | Southern part of the Township | 22 | W | Replaced in 1842 by a 2nd frame-school and was used until 1860 when students went to the Oxford Institute |
Lake Orion Jr. High | Orion | Oakland | 1965 | Scripps Rd | 10-11 | B | 925 students enrolled at the new Junior High |
First School | Farmington | Oakland | 1826-still 1830 | Log | First log school in 1826 taught by Nathan Power. He caught wolves and turned them in for the bounty to get money to continue the school. The terms were short and the practice of laying out school boundaries and numbers did not occur until 1833. History of Oakland p. 167 | ||
Brewer | Addison | Oakland | by 1889- | W | There in 1889 | ||
White Lake Center (Porter Center) #7f | White Lake | Oakland | 1835-1953 | Original school was on Elizabeth Lake Rd just W of Teggerdine according to Oakland County Atlas of 1872. Newer school near Oxbow Lake near the old school | 5 | W | First school in White Lake was an unpainted small frame building. In 1837, sometimes called Center it was in the center of the Township. It was followed by other schools until the Township had a total of 8 schools. Each school was supposed to have a globe, a dictionary and a flag. (Oakland Co. p. 299) In 1866 the residents wanted a new school but disagreed as to where it should be located. The name was changed in 1900 to Porter to save confusion with another school also named White Lake. In 1946, Porter and 4 other rural schools consolidated with Milford School District. Porter was used through 1953 for just one grade. Later it was sold and used as a Sunday School. Huron Valley p. 58 |
Frame #6 | White Lake | Oakland | 1845-1877 | SW corner of S/36 | 36 | W | Frame school replaced log school. District #6 |
Orchard Lake | West Bloomfield | Oakland | Converted into a residence | ||||
Kipp #8f | Brandon | Oakland | 1842-1918 | Washburn & Saw Mill Lake moved to Sawmill Lake & Hart | Log/B | School was moved. Annexed with Goodrich District | |
#1 | Walled Lake | Oakland | 1834 | 1st lot on home of Dr. Hoyt's property NE of town | Log/B | 2nd school of stone built in the heart of community and served until 1896. A frame school on W side of town is now the Masonic Hall. Was a school until 1922. Walled Lake Western High School in 1969. 10 Elementary's, 2 Junior High's & 12 Senior High's which included 500 teachers and 10,000 students | |
Troy #10 | Troy | Oakland | 1858-1933 | 3995 S Blvd at Adams St | S | Residence. State Historic Site. 1978 Greek Revival | |
Foster #10 | Springfield | Oakland | Before 1882- | Corner of Edgar and Foster Roads circa 1882 | |||
2nd School | Pontiac | Oakland | about 1825 | On lot given by Aaron Webster | 2nd school was new and built on a lot donated for school use. Soon after construction it was accidentally destroyed by fire | ||
Bailey Lake #4 | Brandon | Oakland | Pine Knob & Whipple Lake Rds | Clarkston | |||
District #2 | Rose | Oakland | 1837-38 | ||||
School #1 | Holly Twp & Village | Oakland | 1833-circa 1930's | On the turnpike where it crosses the line between Groveland and Holly Rds | Log | The first school was log and built in 1833. There were 8 schools of two-rooms by 1877. The first Village School was constructed in 1843. The old three-story High School was built in 1867 & dismantled in 1912 | |
West Highland /Tenny /Highland Corners #1f | Highland | Oakland | 1837-1921 | Log house on Tenny Farm on Lone Tree Rd W of Hickory Ridge Rd | Log/W | In 1834 a two-room log building was built. That school, the last log school was given up in 1860. Mr. Tenny donated an acre across from the Cemetery and a frame-building was erected around 1870. By 1910 a room had been added and two teachers employed. This school qualified as a Standard School. In 1921 it consolidated with Milford but continued to be used for Kindergarten. It still stands and is in excellent condition. Huron Valley History p. 56 | |
Eaton | Avon | Oakland | |||||
Village of Rochester. One of 1st Schools | Avon | Oakland | 1828- | On a lot now occupied by Congregations Church (1877) Rochester | W | In 1828 a small frame on a donated lot was built and then moved to Main and 3rd Sts. In 1850 it moved again and was used as a blacksmith shop until it burned-down. History of Oakland p. 144 | |
Nicholas #2 | Farmington | Oakland | by 1860-closed early 1930's | Intersection Farmington Road and 13 Mile Rd | B | One-room brick schoolhouse named after family whose land it was on. In the mid to late 1970's the Farmington Historical Society was attempting to raise funds to try to purchase the school. Front page of the 12/31/79 Farmington Observed reported how, on 12/26, the school burned-down. (Internet Farming School History) | |
2nd School | Avon | Oakland | 1825 | E of Stony Creek | W | In a plank school in 1825. School was taught just E of Stony Creek. The teacher was John Chapman. A half built log school preceded this plank school | |
First Schools plus others | Groveland | Oakland | 1838 | 22 | Log | By 1838, divided into 8 school districts each with one-room schoolhouses. A first log school built 1832/33 ended up burning-down. A cobblestone school was built 1838 in S/4. Some schools are still standing: Stony Run & Cottage School. Today there are no open schools in Groveland & all students travel by bus to either Brandon or Holly Schools in Ortonville | |
Ortonville Village School #10 | Brandon | Oakland | |||||
Hickory Ridge #2f | Highland | Oakland | 1872-1921 | SW corner of Hickory Ridge & Clyde Rds | Field Stone | This 30 ft x 40 ft, fieldstone building was easier to heat than most schools. In 1889 both free and uniform textbooks were voted in. A nine month school year was voted in. It had a school library, a fuel room and 2 indoor toilets. The fieldstone building was destroyed by a fire in 1930. The district used the $2,000 of insurance money to built a new school and that school was used until the late 1930's when the students were transported to Highland. The school was moved to the back of the Highland Methodist Church where it is used as an Educational Center and Social Hall. Huron Valley p. 42/43 | |
Troy Union | Troy | Oakland | 1864-1930 | Atkins Rd S of Square Lake Rd, Troy | W | In 1952 was part of Troy School District | |
Springfield Village #6 | Springfield | Oakland | 1851-1921 | Springfield Village on US-10, Dixie Hwy | In 1851, first school was in district #6. In 1921, this school closed and students were sent to Clarkston School. In 1931-35 the school was re-opened. By 1951 the district had consolidated with Clarkston. As of 2011 the school stills stands on Dixie Highway. 100 years Springfield p. 7 | ||
Austin Corners #10f | Springfield | Oakland | 1845-by 1951? | 2nd school, of brick in 1878 was later moved to Oak Hill Rd | 3 | W/B | Built on the NW corner of NW 1/4 of S/3 in 1845. Brick school built in 1878. Later moved to Oak Hill Rd. Now a residence. In 1951 district consolidated with the Holly Area Schools. 100 years of Springfield p. 7 |
Troy Corners - 1st Schools | Troy | Oakland | 1825 | Troy Corners | 9 | Log | A log school was built in Troy in 1825. It burned-down. Another log school was built and it burned-down. Several frame schools were built and those all burned-down too. Then a fine brick school was built 1/2 mile W of Troy Corners on the S line of S/4 which is at present used for school purposes by District #2 which included Troy Corners. History of Oakland p. 291 |
Pine Lake #3f | West Bloomfield | Oakland | early as 1828 | 1st log school between Pine and Walnut Lake Rds. 1st frame school now at SW corner of Long Lake & Middlebelt Rds. 3rd school was logs and between Orchard and Green Lake Rds | Log/W | Rudiments of book learning were hard to come by in the early days before West Bloomfield became a Township. A log cabin between Pine and Walnut Lakes Rds served as the first, and for a long time, the only school in the area. Instruction is believed to have begun there as early as 1828. The original location might not be too far from the little frame schoolhouse which now occupies the SW corner of Long Lake & Middlebelt Rds. The next one, also built of logs was erected in the Scotch Settlement between Orchard & Green Lakes. The recent Scotch School built in 1826 is the oldest in the West Bloomfield school district and the third school to service the community's needs was started at Walnut Lake. It was succeeded by a frame structure built around 1885 which is now known to local residents as the Snack Shop | |
Thompson #6 | White Lake | Oakland | 1840-1943 | Kelly-Fisk Farm, White Lake (Originally on Thompson Farm, Bogie Lake & Cedar Island Rds) | W | Thompson #6 was a frame, 18 ft x 20 ft, built in 1840 at the corner of Bogie Lake and Cedar Island Rds. A second school was built and it was furnished with a teacher's desk, chairs and desks for the pupils from the Northville Furniture Company. The 35 volume library that was there in 1860 had disappeared by 1912. In 1934 the W.P.S. remodeled the school. When the school teachers joined the Waves in 1942 (for the WWII effort) the children, having no teacher, were sent by bus to Highland. After consolidation to Milford in 1946, the building was moved to Milford where it was used as a band house. Huron Valley p. 52 says it was used by the school grounds crew for storage. Other books says it was used for different uses. The Slate Spring 2008 | |
Green | West Bloomfield | Oakland | 1847- | 14 Mile Rd W of Halstead Rd, S/22 | 22 | ||
Noble #6 | Farmington | Oakland | 1923 | 23450 Middlebelt Rd (Between 9 & 10 Mile Rds) | W or B | Built as a two-room school. Named after man who owned the land. In the late 1960's and early 1970's used as HQ for Special Education teachers. Afterward located by the school maintenance department for 3 years. Libby Lamb of the Farmington Area Advisory Council moved the building in 1975 and rented the building from the school district since that time. (Internet) | |
Chapman #8f | Novi | Oakland | NW corner of Taft & 9 Mile Rds on acre land | W | Fractional. Torn-down | ||
Pickett #9f | Milford | Oakland | 1836-1952 | 1st log school located at the present entrance to the GM Proving Ground | 18 | Log/W | The first school was a log building. About 1855 a frame building was built in S/18. The only teaching aids were a globe and some maps. In 1894, Pickett #9f had 12 students enrolled. In 1903 there were 14 library books purchased at a cost of $6.75. Slate boards were added. Pickett was wired for electricity and indoor toilets were installed. In 1946 Pickett and 4 other rural schools consolidated with the Milford School District. In 1951-52, 24 first graders used the building for the last time. Pickett was eventually torn-down. Huron Valley p. 48 |
Tuscarora/Hickory Grove | Bloomfield | Oakland | By 1872 | Tuscarora stood at Hickory Grove & Telegraph Rds | 9 or 12 | Has been made part of an office building. 1872 Atlas | |
Kingsbury #6 | Addison | Oakland | 1868-1932 | 500 Hosner Rd, Oxford | W | Residence from 1953-1972 | |
Welch (Palmer Sand) #8 | Milford | Oakland | 1850-1940 | First school located on W Commerce Rd, 1/2 mile W of Garner Rd | 5 | W | A deed to conditionally donate and for the school was given as early as 1835. A frame-school was constructed by 1850 with a cloak room, shelf for lunches & drinking water. In 1894, Welch had 11 students enrolled. Around 1900 there were only 3 students in attendance. Arrangements were made for them to attend the Ross School in Livingston County when the original owner of the land pointed out if the land was not used for school it reverted back to him. Improvements from 1897 on were made as an 8 ft x 12 ft entry was built. In 1920, Welch moved the school back from the road and bought more for a play area. Both Welch and Bird rural Schools consolidated with Milford Schools in 1940. The school then became a residence. Eventually the school was torn-down. Huron Valley p. 56 |
Wood #2 | Lyon | Oakland | Pontiac Trail & 8 Mile Rd | Gone. Burned-down | |||
Lathrop | Southfield | Oakland | 1927 | ||||
North Oxford | Orion | Oakland | N Oxford Rd | Residence | |||
Stone | Southfield | Oakland | Berg & Ten Mile Rds | Standard School. Teacher: Margaret Park, 1899-1902 | |||
Britz/Hanson #7 | Sylvan | Oakland | 1990-1920 | M-66, S/15 | 15 | Annexed to Sylvan District #2 | |
First Schools | Springfield | Oakland | Not the first, but a frame school #5 was built at the Anderson Settlement as early as 1838. A log school was built on the corner of Robert Pepper's Farm, S/19, about 1843/44. About 1839/40 a log school #2 in S/9 was built. There is a frame school in S/5. History of Oakland p. 277 | ||||
First Schools | Southfield | Oakland | Summer 1828 | Franklin | Log | In 1828 was the first log school located in Franklin. The next was in Southfield in the summer of 1829/30, and also a log one in S/21 opposite the First Presbyterian Church. In 1834 the Township was divided into nine numbered districts | |
Troy #2 (actual name) | Troy | Oakland | -by 1952 | Square Lake Rd between Livernois & Crooks Rds | In 1952 were part of Troy School District | ||
First School | Holly | Oakland | 1833 | Built on the turnpike between Groveland and Holly Rds | Log | This was the first school built in either Township (Groveland or Holly) Huh Dougherty was first teacher. School burned-down. History of Oakland p. 196 | |
Stone #5f | Milford | Oakland | 1838-? | 1st log building was on Cooley Lake Rd near Ford Rd | Log/Fieldstone | The 2nd school was a stone building. This school had students from 4 different Townships. In 1894, Stone #5f had 20 pupils enrolled. After consolidation the school was sold and remodeled into a home that is still standing | |
Tuck #1F | Milford | Oakland | 25 | ||||
Daniel Whitfield #6f | Bloomfield | Oakland | 1852-19991 | Originally at Orchard Lake and Ward Rds | W | The first Daniel Whitfield School was built in 1852. It was the first school in Sylvan Lake and was a small white frame building. A new school was built in 1894. The first school was sold for $413. Only the bell was transferred to the new building. It taught grades 1-8. In September of 1920 the name of the school was changed from Skate or Ammond to Daniel Whitfield School. A 3rd larger school was completed in 1927 and it had 7 classrooms and an office. In 1929 a library, music room and gym were added. Approximately 180 pupils were enrolled when in 1947 it annexed to Pontiac Schools. The building was still used as an Elementary School and in June, 1959 the enrollment was 715 students. The school was closed in 1991 because of budget problems with Pontiac Schools (internet) | |
High School | Milford | Oakland | 1883-1926 | Opened Fall of 1883 on W side of Hickory St between Detroit and Summit Sts | B | Called Milford Rural Agriculture School. May still be standing (1982) History of Milford p. 100 | |
Rochester - 4th School | Avon | Oakland | 1847 | W half of lots 6 & 7, Rochester | Citizens had a school built that seemed to have grades K-12 and was called Academic. History of Oakland County p. 144 | ||
Village of Davisburg #4 | Springfield | Oakland | 1857-1951? | Village of Davisburg | W | Included Village of Davisburg and some out-lying areas. Frame-school built in 1857. In 1882, school had 12 grades. In 1951, consolidated with Holly Area Schools. Verified in 100 years of Springfield p. 6 | |
Brandon Center #7 | Brandon | Oakland | 1842-1940 | S of Granger Rd, E of Hadley Rd | Consolidated in 1940 | ||
First School in Rose | Rose | Oakland | 1837- | 4 | W | Most likely the first schoolhouse in the Township. Was built very near where District #4 school is presently located. First school in Rose Township was in 1837. Annexed to Holly | |
Stony Creek #1f | Avon | Oakland | 1843-1952 | 1051 Washington Rd, Rochester Hills near Runyon Rd | W | State of Michigan Historical Site, 2006. Original school built in 1843 and then it burned-down. A 2nd school was built in 1848. Starting in 1931 the H.S. students attended nearby Rochester H.S. When Stoney Creek School closed in 1952 the entire District was annexed to Rochester Schools. Rochester District may have used the school for elementary students for a few more years. Restored in 1976. Now located at the Rochester Hills Museum at the Van Hoosen Farm. The Slate Fall 1996 | |
Second School #2 | Addison | Oakland | circa 1838 | 80 rods W of Lakeville in Addison Township | 27 | W | Small frame school built in 1828 on S/27, W of Lakeville. This replaced previous places schools had been held (barn, homes) History of Oakland County p. 125 |
School #3 | Holly | Oakland | 1837 | Opposite side of the road of the residence of Mose Smith | 36 | Log | Teacher was a young gal only 15-16 years old. A wooden-frame school replaced the log school on Mose Smith's land. In 1877 there were 8 rural schools in the Township. There were 2,700 students. History of Oakland p. 196 |
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