THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION

Cleveland - SS #5

Freemont

Saginaw

Standard School

Estess #5

Chapin

Saginaw

Tilden #1

Richland

Saginaw

Thorn #3

Richland

Saginaw

Mills at Burtch Rd, S/9

W

Banner #1

Spaulding

Saginaw

1902-1950

NW corner of S Washington & Sheridan Rds

2 classrooms, auditorium, gymnasium/cafeteria. List of Michigan Historic Sites 1996

McFall #4

Brady

Saginaw

Ricker - SS #1

Buena Vista

Saginaw

Standard School

Stone #1

Richland

Saginaw

Sheffer at Black Rd S/35, 1 mile N of Ogemaw/Arenac County line

35

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Smith - SS #2

Richland

Saginaw

17980 Gratiot Rd (Present address)

29

B

Standard School. Annexed to Hemlock Schools. Now a business office

Byrnes #4

Lakefield

Saginaw

Dygert #7

Brant

Saginaw

Allentown #2

Marion

Saginaw

Pine Grove #2

Albee

Saginaw

1876-1951

Corner of Burt & Bueche Rds

W

In 1876 the 2nd school in Albee Township was built and called Pine Grove #2. In 1923 the wooden-frame school was remodeled to accommodate two classrooms, a cloak room and chemical toilets. Two teachers were hired. A music teacher visited the school. On the last day of school each year was a picnic. It is possible that Pine Grove became a Standard School. In 1951, 3 schools consolidated: Pine Grove, Barnum and Sloan. History of Albee Township p. 226

Becker #4

Taymouth

Saginaw

-1954?

NE corner of S/19

19

W

Grades K-8. Consolidated with Birch Run Area Schools in 1950's

Overpack #6

Brady

Saginaw

-Close 1930

Log/B

Kain - SS #1f

Lakefield

Saginaw

Standard School

J W Forest #9

Richland

Saginaw

Teets

Fremont

Sanilac

Cribbins & Galbraith Line Rds

Starr #1f

Argyle

Sanilac

1895-1966

W side of Wheeler Rd between Pringle & Argyle Rds

W

Known as Starr District #1 of Argyle Township. The land for the large white wooden-frame Starr School was deeded by Jesse & Jane Lightfoot Willerton in 1895. Mary Willerton taught at Starr School most of her teaching career. The school closed at the end of the 1965-66 school year. Used by the Mennonites in 1984??

Huckins #4

Lexington

Sanilac

1847-1952

Originally at SW corner of Peck & Wildcat Rds

W

A 29 ft x 35 ft white clapboard schoolhouse was built on the Huckins farm about 1847. It housed grades K-8 for 100 years. Annexed to Cros-Lex school system in Coswellin 1952 In 1996 relocated to Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, Port Sanilac, MI . 17 preserved buildings, a farmers market and live music. They have many highlight events including a halloween event and lighted Christmas event. It almost appears you may also camp there. Check for days and hours.

South Speaker #4

Speaker

Sanilac

M-19

Residence

Thorley #5

Fremont

Sanilac

Mortimer & Brown Rds

Residence

Wilson #4

Moore

Sanilac

by 1914-1966

Located at Wheeler Rd about 1/4 mile S of Mushroom Rd on the E side of the Rd

Block

Wilson #4 was made of blocks. It was known as Moore Township School District #4, but the students called it College Wilson. Wilson was opened before 1914 and closed in 1966. The students then transferred to Sandusky. The school building was sold and is now a residence. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships p. 56

Beeden

Lexington

Sanilac

1900-1940

Roach Rd

Information came in from MORSA website

Fitch #1

Marlette

Sanilac

1858-

Log

Urban #2

Moore

Sanilac

1870-1966

B/W

Originally #2 was brick and sometimes called Moore Township Urban School which must have been confusing as #1 was the Urban School. One person writing in reunion news says the school was rebuilt in 1893 and it may well have been rebuilt in 1898 as photos that year show it as wood sided. The school may have been rebuilt in wooden frame after it was badly damaged in a storm in 1905. In 1937 one of the school expenses is $5.70 for Wind Insurance. The district annexed to Sandusky Schools. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships p. 8

Valley Center #1

Maple Valley

Sanilac

West Speaker #2

Speaker

Sanilac

Charleston #4f

Delaware

Sanilac

Minard #1

Moore

Sanilac

1871-1965

SW Quarter of Moore Township

Log/W

Originally #1 was a log building on the Mavis Property W of Wheeler Rd. That schoolhouse was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1881 that destroyed a large part of Sanilac County. A new school was built midway between Wheeler and Bulgrien Rds located on Moore Rd. That was in 1882. In 1965 the District consolidated with Sandusky. The school was torn-down by Robert Green in 1981. County Schools LaMontt & Moore Townships p. 4

Leslie #1

Evergreen

Sanilac

by 1900-after 1953

Located on the S side of Deckerville Rd near Germania Rd

W

Leslie #1 was also known as Evergreen District #1. When it closed after 1953 the remaining schools in Evergreen Township consolidated together into a school called Evergreen built in Shabbona. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships p. 186

Hill #4f

Maple Valley

Sanilac

She thinks 1861. She hoped to get more info from MORSA but we show nothing. I asked her if she finds out more to let us know. 1/25/25. Annexed to Brown City. Brick

Tyre #4

Austin

Sanilac

by 1909

In 1909 Urban School had 100 students. The younger children did not attend in the winter. The older boys did not attend in the fall & spring. Before World War 1, students were riding the train to Sandusky or else they attended Marlette High School. After the school closed it was sold and became a residence in 1984. Pictorial book of Moore Township p. 199

Wickware #5

Greenleaf

Sanilac

Red Star

Flynn

Sanilac

1875

Berkshire

Custer

Sanilac

Berkshire & Eddy Rds

Freiburg #1

Austin

Sanilac

A two-room school. Annexed to Ubly Schools, Huron County in 1966

Lynch #6

Watertown

Sanilac

Maing

Sanilac

Stone #3

Greenleaf

Sanilac

Hull #4f

Elmer

Sanilac

Sandfly

Evergreen

Sanilac

by 1907-after 1913

Evergreen Township

Little information available about this school except that it is no longer standing. There are two photos dated 1907 and 1913. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships p. 218

Laing #2

Argyle

Sanilac

1893-by 1968

Just N of Deckerville Rd on M-19 near small settlement known as Paint

Stone

Built in 1893. Closed after 1967-1968 school year. Now a summer residence. The Laing School, 1 mile S of town, closed around 1966 with area children going to schools in Deckerville and Ubly. The area High School is in Sandusky

Shabbona

Evergreen

Sanilac

by 1924-1948

W/?/B

In 1948 the Shabbona School burned-down. It was not replaced. The students from Shabbona were bused to the empty Mchugh School (who's students attended Cass City Schools) Consolidated in 1953 ? Shabbona is no longer standing having burned-down

Burns #3

Fremont

Sanilac

-mid 1960's

Todd Rd between Burns Lines & Mortimer Rds

W

Submission by Julie Peterson. peterson senator@gmail.com

Scott

Custer

Sanilac

Davis Rd

Residence of Mazzoline family in 1984

Proctor #1

Evergreen

Sanilac

by 1875-

Originally on the W side of the river and 2nd school on the corner to the E

Log /Log/B

The first school was taught in a home and then just after 1872 a shanty log shell was built on the W side the river and the teacher was Alice King of Lexington. The log school burned-down and another was built on the corner to the E and that was called the Proctor School. The next school appears to be a well built brick school. Proctor had an enrollment of 100 in 1889. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships p. 195

Omard #1

Flynn

Sanilac

1863-1904

McHugh #3

Evergreen

Sanilac

1882-after 1953

Located on the corner of Van Dyke & Severance Rds

W

McHugh, a white wood frame building was built in 1882 at a cost of $645. It was also known as Evergreen District #3. The school needed repairs and rather than spend the money the school was sold in 1953 to the Novesta Church of Christ to be used for classrooms and the McHugh students were sent to Cass City Schools. There were still 6 one-room schools open in the Township, but Chambers was soon to close and send their students to Cass City also. County Schools of LaMott and Moore Townships p. 214

Black Creek

Worth

Sanilac

1959

Black River & Burnsline Rds

Residence. Summer Cottage

Thomas #7

Moore

Sanilac

1910-1945

Located 1/2 mile W of the Custer Township line on the N side of Snover Rd

13

B

After the brick Thomas School closed in 1945 it was vacant for many years. Eventually it was torn-down and the blocks used to construct a milkhouse on the Charles Kroetsch farm. County Schools of Lamotte and Moore Townships p. 118

Lakeview

Worth

Sanilac

1900-1940

S side of Mortimer Line Rd, approximately 1/3 mi east of the intersection of Mortimer Line Rd & Babcock Rd

wooden clapboard

Hunt #6

Delaware

Sanilac

Lee #3f

Custer

Sanilac

About 1890

Nichol Rd, W of Sandusky Rd

Montgomery #4

Buell

Sanilac

1905-1969

3655 Aitken Rd

Residence

Poplar Point

Flynn

Sanilac

1889-1950's

Burned-down

Wheeler #2

Argyle

Sanilac

early-1967

Original log school on Shabbona Rd. Next address was Wheeler Rd 1/2 mile N of Deckerville Rd on one acre

Log/W/B

Wheeler #2 was also known as Argyle Township District School #2. The first school building was made of logs. This first school was located on Shabbona Rd. One acre of land was purchased on Wheeler Rd 1/2 mile N of Deckerville Rd. A wooden-frame school was erected. In 1916 a brick building was put up. The property owners in the district voted to consolidate with the Sandusky Schools following the 1966-67 school year. The school building was sold and is now a private home. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships p. 238

Forester

Forester

Sanilac

School St

Argyle #1

Argyle

Sanilac

by 1881-1966

N of town

The McLeans owned one of the larger farms and donated part of their land for the first schoolhouse and the Wheelers did the same for a second schoolhouse just N of the village. That schoolhouse and many others buildings in Argyle were destroyed or damaged by the Thumb area fire of 1881. The Argyle Elementary School, 1 mile N of town, closed in 1966 with area children going to schools in Deckerville and Ubly. The area High School is in Sandusky. Michigan Shadow Towns. p. 145

Clingam

Moore

Sanilac

W

Photo p. 397. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships

Fox #5

Lamotte

Sanilac

by 1894-after 1936

Located about 1 1/2 miles N of Snover Rd on Decker Rd

W

Fox #5 was also known as Lamotte Township School #5. Since the school closed it looks like it hasn't been taken care of. Perhaps used for storage or it is vacant. A photo in 2003 shows a poor looking building. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships

Bolsby #4

Custer

Sanilac

1865-

120 W Custer Rd

Residence

Hogback #5

Austin

Sanilac

1910-

In 1984 building was the Township Hall

South Muck

Flynn

Sanilac

1900-1912

Burned-down

Chambers #2

Evergreen

Sanilac

-by 1947

Closed by 1947 as the school was getting old and in need of repair. Instead of spending money for repairs the school was closed and the students sent to Cass City Schools. McHugh School had also closed but there were still five one-room schools in the Township still open. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships p. 203

Laurel #1f

Elmer

Sanilac

Snover #6

Moore

Sanilac

1894-1968

2nd school located S of Turtle Creek

W/?/B

Snover #6 was the first school built of sand colored brick and taught K-8. Jim Berden may have bought the bricks from this first school and made a house. The 2nd school may have been made of brick or wood and was a Standard School S of Turtle Creek. That school burned-down in 1925 in a fire (arson) Then a 3rd brick, two-room school was built with a 3rd classroom addition. (Grades K-10) It cost $16,000 plus $2,000 for furnishings. 120 students were enrolled. After it closed in 1968 it became part of Sandusky Schools. They used the building for a training center. It eventually was sold to the Mennonites to be used as their school. It closed after one year and was sold to become a private residence. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Township p. 68. The Sandusky Tribune

Laurel

Speaker

Sanilac

Just W of the T-intersection of Melvin & Marlette Rds

Brown #6

Lamotte

Sanilac

1884-mid 1940's

4290 Second St, Brown City

?/W/W

In 1884 the first school was built. It was also known as Lamotte Township #6 when it was a country school. Two years later in 1886 it burned-down. Later that year a frame school was built at a site called the Indian Sugar Bush. It had grades 1-8. The present building was erected in 1915. When most of the county schools consolidated about 1945, the Brown School consolidated to Marlette and it was moved to Marlette where it was placed on the grounds next to the High School. It became known as the Kindergarten Cottage. In 1986 it was part of the Brown City Community Schools.? Designated a Michigan Historical Site. Traveling thru Time p. 405

Pidd #4

Lamotte

Sanilac

-1966

Located at the corner of Decker & Innes Rds

B

Pidd School was also known as LaMotte Township School #4. Early photos show a brick school, but a photo from 2007 shows wood siding. It is now a private residence

Melvin #3

Speaker

Sanilac

1875-

10 grades taught for a time. Students transported to Brown City when school closed

Bricker

Freemont

Sanilac

Bricker Rd, 1/2 mile S of Roseburg Rd

Baker

Buell

Sanilac

On Baker farm, S side of Hall Rd, 1/2 mile W of Wagner Rd

W

Schools appears to have been demolished around 2019 (see Historic Aerials.com) submitted by JB Allen 1/2025

Foster #1

Lamotte

Sanilac

1871-1946

Located 1 1/2 miles N of Snover Rd on Germania Rd

B/W

Foster #1 was also known as LaMotte School #1. It was one of the first schools established in 1871. That first school was burned-down by arson by a book who disliked school so much, he set it on fire. The school was rebuilt as a wooden-frame school. It closed after the 1945-46 school year. The students were annexed to Marlette which was over 15 miles away via bus for some students. So a long bus ride. Foster was an K-8 school and students were given a test at the end of 8th grade. Passing that test was needed if they wanted to attend H.S. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships p. 121

Gray

Buell

Sanilac

Red

Fremont

Sanilac

Kilgore & Galbraith Rds

Pine Hill #6

Sanilac

Sanilac

Greening Rd

Last schoolhouse in Applegate. Closed around 1974-75

Edison

Speaker

Sanilac

W side of Duquette Rd, just N of Wellman Line Rd

Barr School #4

Forester

Sanilac

1890-1950

30

W

School was eventually moved to the current Deckerville School Property and used as a field house before being torn-down for a new structure. This was approximately in the 1960-1980's. Information supplied by Robert John Kartanys 8/24

Doan

Custer

Sanilac

Booth Rd

Gone

Greenleaf #2

Greenleaf

Sanilac

Linwood #8

Delaware

Sanilac

Elmer #3

Moore

Sanilac

1881-1969

SW Qtr of Moore Township

W

Elmer in the book County Schools says #1, but I believe it was #3 as there was already a #1. Elmer was organized in 1875, but it was not until 1882 that it was finally ready for school. Besides being called Elmer City in early photos it was also known as the Kelly School. At one time it had 76 students which is quite a few to manage for one teacher. As of 2006 it was still standing and looked vacant although many school artifacts were still inside the school. The Bell from the school and playground equipment are now at Memorial Park since 1970. After finishing 8th grade at Elmer Rd, they rode bus to Sandusky H.S. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships p. 32 & 52

Withey #2

Evergreen

Sanilac

1873-after 1940

Located on the corner of M-53 (Van Dyke) and Deckerville Rd

Log/W

Withey #2 was built in an area known as Sangster Corners. It was located on the corner of M-53 (Van Dyke) and Deckerville Rd. The log building was built in 1873 and the first teacher was Lew Nash. The log school burned-down in the great fire of 1881 and was replaced by a wooden-frame building. After the school was closed it was moved and became part of a private house

Hyslop #1

Elmer

Sanilac

1869

Located at the end of Raines Rd in Elmer Township

Log/W

The Hyslop Cemetery was located behind the school. Hyslop was the first settler who came in 1866. The log school was built in 1869. The school was also used for Sunday services. Hyslop was also known as Elmer Township District #1. It closed after 1958. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships p. 183

Odlum #1f

Lexington

Sanilac

Cumber #3f

Austin

Sanilac

Annexed to Ubly Schools, Huron County in 1966. Gone. Torn-down before 1984

North Speaker

Speaker

Sanilac

Intersection M-19 & M-90

S Sanilac Vet Clinic

Roseburg #1

Fremont

Sanilac

Butler #6f

Washington

Sanilac

Jolley

Buel

Sanilac

1743 Peck Rd (M-40) Corner of Peck & Lawndale Rds

W/B

Currently a church, but for sale as of 9/2023. Photo in Gallery

Buell Center #3

Buell

Sanilac

Was at 3745 Hall Rd

W

Photo shows it in very bad shape. Information says it was demolished around 2019. Information sent into database 12/24. The Baker farm, S side of Hall Rd, 1/2 mile W of Wagner Rd

Proctor #2

Austin

Sanilac

Used by area Veterans

Odelville #2

Maple Valley

Sanilac

Received question from gal who lives in a one-room schoolhouse on Salisbury St in Melvin, Maple Township, Sanilac County. Brick

Kelly #2

Delaware

Sanilac

Mosier/LaMotte #2

Lamotte

Sanilac

1871-1966

Located on M-53 (Van Dyke) about 1 1/2 mile S of Mushroom Rd

B

Mosher, sometimes referred to as LaMotte District #2, was 1 of the 3 schools formed in 1871, the other two being Foster and Parker. Closed after the 1965-66 school year. Now a private residence as of 2007. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships p. 128

McBride #6f

Argyle

Sanilac

Harrison #5

Elmer

Sanilac

by 1898-about 1968

Located on the corner of Juhl & Miller Rds

W

Harrison #5 was also known as Elmer School District #5. At the top of the Belfry with a bell flys the American flag. The school was closed about 1968 when the country schools consolidated

Lane

Flynn

Sanilac

1882

Mitchell #4f

Fremont

Sanilac

N of Roseburg