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School
Township
County
Year
Location
Use
BM
Notes
Hay Creek
Evergreen
Sanilac
Baker
Bridgehampton
Sanilac
1897-1964
Moved to 4504 Forester Rd
B
Birch Beach
Worth
Sanilac
by 1900-
Beach town on Lake Huron S of Lexington
Around 1900 a school was located here, but there is no name for the location. Now there is no school. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 147
Parker #3f
Lamotte
Sanilac
1871-1966
Located on M-53 (Van Dyke) just S of Upper Rd
B
It was known as Parker School, LaMotte Township #3. It was made of brick and was opened in 1871 along with Foster and Mosier. Parker District consolidated with Marlette Community Schools, about 10 miles away. It is now a private residence. County Schools of LaMotte and Moore Townships p. 138
Redwing
Manistique
Schoolcraft
1888-1905
Redwing Rd area, Manistique Township
20
W
Burned-down. Students finished term at Township Hall
Steuben
Inwood
Schoolcraft
1900-1938
Steuben community, N Inwood Township
4
W
Sometimes school was closed for extreme cold. Students were transported to Cooks when the school closed. The school was sold in 1945. It is not known who bought the school or what happened to it
Brassel
Manistique
Schoolcraft
1890-1904-1955-56
River Rd, 1 mile N of US-2, where it serves as the Manistique Township Hall
27
W
The school was named for Henry Brassel, a civil war veteran and one of the area’s earliest settlers. The school census from 1904 lists 17 students and one teacher, Orpha (Helmka) Niles. The teacher’s salary in 1904 was $40 per month
Kendall/Kandall
Manistique
Schoolcraft
1904-1956
Kandall Rd
21
W
A lot was purchased from Jacob Kandell for $15. William H. Wood secured the contract for erecting the school building at a cost of $690. Carl Knuth was hired to put up a flag pole on the grounds and to bore a well. Would not be provided with a stone foundation until James Hubble was hired to build it in 1940. The school was wired for electricity in October of 1947 by Ed Nylander
Seney
Seney
Schoolcraft
late 1800's-1965
Seney Village at junction of M-28 & M-77
14
W
Last school in Seney closed in 1965. The train depot has been renovated as a Museum. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 234. Seney was a well-known logging town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the school served the children of local logging and farming families
Green
Thompson
Schoolcraft
1866-mid 1900's
Green Rd & Savoie Trail. Green settlement, near Thompson
2
W
In 1866, Hartwell Green donated a portion of his land on Green Road and Savoi Trail to establish a one-room schoolhouse, complete with a bell. The classroom measured 20 feet by 34 feet, accommodating students ranging from ages five to eighteen, with a single teacher instructing all eight grades. In 1988, the Green School was relocated to its current site in Riverdale, Michigan, and now serves as a museum
McEachern/Tangway
Inwood
Schoolcraft
1912-1921
Rural Inwood Township, W of Cooks
32
W
No teacher hired in 1921. School sold in 1924 for $61. School moved. Residence
Williams
Inwood
Schoolcraft
1920-1940's
Rural Inwood Township, Williams locality
11
Log
12 ft x 16 ft. Torn-down
Gibbs
Inwood
Schoolcraft
1892-1900
South of Cooks, rural Gibbs District
28
W
Gibbs discontinued when Olson opened in 1900
Harwood/Miller
Manistique
Schoolcraft
1904-by 1950's
Along US-2 corridor, E of Manistique
12
W
Built by local farmers
Cooks Consolidated School
Thompson
Schoolcraft
1923-1970
Near the Kitch-iti-kipi springs
21
W
Farmers owns it now
Thompson
Thompson
Schoolcraft
by 1897-mid 1900's
6 miles E of Manistique in Thompson Village
18
W
The area around Thompson once had 8 one-room schoolhouses. Two of them were located in sections of the Village known as Dogtown and Swedetown where the immigrants lived. One of these schools, called Little Harbor had been abandoned when the John Dillinger gang from Chicago used it for a hideout, burning it down when they left. Michigan Shadow Towns p. 235
Olsen
Inwood
Schoolcraft
1900-1923
Near Cooks, Olsen Rd locality
28
W
School closed in 1923 and students were transported to Cooks Consolidated School. March 10, 1924. Sold on bids to William Popour for $200 and then moved to T 41 N, R 17 W to be a residence
Marblehead
Manistique
Schoolcraft
1912-1930's
Located 6 miles E of Manistique on old US-2
29
W
The Marblehead school was also used as a church building for the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran congregation before becoming a private residence
Wert #2 (Original #1)
Sciota
Shiawassee
1843-1940's
SE corner of Grand River & Colby Lake Rds
27
Log/W
This schoolhouse was also called the Leach Cabin. It's designation changed from District #1 to #2. It closed in the 1940's and burned in the 1960's. A new residence is now on the lot. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 4 p. 84
McCall/Byerly #2f
Owosso
Shiawassee
1859-1960
2261 S M-52, Owosso. Shiawassee County ISD
35
W/B
The original McCall School was a wooden-frame school in 1859, and was replaced in 1945 by a new modern two-room brick schoolhouse. District was annexed to Owosso in 1960. The building was purchased by the Shiawassee Intermediate School District in 1974. Also known as Byerly School. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 1 p. 48
Lennon #6f
Venice
Shiawassee
1870-1963
Angling Rd (Lytle Rd) about 1/4 mile W of the Buckhorn Tavern
24
Log/W/CB
In 1870 a frame school building was built. The long box furnace in the center of the room could hold logs 2 1/2 ft. in length. Benches went around 3 sides of the walls with a long table in front of them. The students used slate boards and chalk. The school was 18 ft x 20 ft with a 9 ft high ceiling. In 1889 a larger school was built in S/24, in the village. In 1960 a new school was erected and named after a local student/soldier killed in WW2. In 1963 the school was annexed to Durand. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 2 p. 58
Warren #5f
Middlebury
Shiawassee
1860-late 1940's
NE corner of Hibbard & Warren Rds
34
Log/W
First school was built in 1860 and made of logs. Closed in late 1940's and was annexed to Ovid-Elsie District in 1962. Schoolhouse made into a residence that is still standing. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 4 p. 43
Newburg #2f
Shiawassee
Shiawassee
about 1851-1960's
NW corner of Bancroft & Newburg Rds, S/14
14
Log/B
Was purchased for a school in 1851. Believed to be a log school, but a brick school was there about 1865. Was called the old Mud School. Another brick school was built in the 1930's and used until it was annexed to Durand in the 1960's. The school has since been remodeled into a nice residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 5 p. 63
Barnum #8f
Burns
Shiawassee
1854-1921
NW corner of Byron & Braden Rds
26
Log/W
There were two log schools (the first burned-down) then a frame school in 1870. That school was used until consolidation with Byron in 1921. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 28
Goss #1
Rush
Shiawassee
1850-1974
M-52 at 496 W Juddville Rd
25
Log/W
Mrs. Goss held the first school in a log school on the Goss Farm. In 1886 a frame school was built. On this corner was the school, a church and a cemetery. The frame-school was destroyed by a fire in the early 1900's, but was replaced with a new brick schoolhouse. The old schoolhouse was torn-down as was the church. The school annexed with Owosso in 1962. Owosso used the school until 1974. It was then sold to the Owosso Baptist Church. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 6 p. 59
Leland/Basswood/Putnam #3
Sciota
Shiawassee
1844-1953
Bennington & Leland Rds (3990 Leland Rd, Laingsburg)
3
Log/W
Original 1844 log school. built on the site of present Congregational Church. The second school was a two-story frame building. Also called Basswood and Putnam School. Closed in 1953 and annexed to Ovid Schools in 1957. The school was remodeled and became the Sciota Township Hall. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 4 p. 66
Eddy/Kirker #5
Shiawassee
Shiawassee
1865-1962
Grand River Rd, E of Colby Rd intersection
20
W
School was built in 1865. Also known as Kirker School. Annexed to Corunna and Morrice in 1962. The building was remodeled and turned into a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 5 p. 49
Durand #7
Vernon
Shiawassee
1866-1962
105 S Oak St
15
Log/W/B
Originally #5. Cost in the Village for a site for the school was $5.00. A one-room log school was built. The district was changed to #7 and a frame school was built in 1866. Land was purchased to build a four-room brick school. This was a K-12 school built on Sycamore St in the Village. A new larger school was quickly built and it was used until 1965 when a new H.S. was built on Monroe St for 1.5 million dollars. Annexed in 1962 to Durand. Was sold and is now a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 52
Brown #2
Hazelton
Shiawassee
1861-1950
NE corner of Byron & Henderson Rds
13
Log/W
First a log school was built in 1861, then at some point after a frame school followed. It was modernized as funds allowed. Electricity was added in 1930's, along with modern plumbing and an oil furnace in the 1940's. Closed in 1950. Students bussed to New Lothrop District. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 3 p. 18
Underwood #1
New Haven
Shiawassee
1871-1962
5987 N Kelly Rd, SW corner of Kerby & Henderson Rds
23
W/B
The school was on 1 acre. The school grounds were surrounded by the Union Plains Cemetery. A brick school was built in 1918. Annexed to 4 different districts in 1962. This area became part of Byron. The schoolhouse was torn-down. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 3 p. 90
New Lothrop #10
Hazelton
Shiawassee
1890-current
Originally called Northwood School. In Village of New Lothrop
3
W
Originally called Northwood School, it was on 1 acre. One year, a woman teacher had 104 students! Books were purchased as funds allowed. A dictionary was bought in 1894. The building was a two-story frame. It contained 8 grades, with a 9th added in 1905 and a 10th in 1912. By 1918 it had K-12. Sports were added in 1921, with a 6 man BB and baseball team. The school burned-down in 1932. It is now on 2 acres with rebuilt additions added. In 1959 rural schools started annexing. In 1875 a new school was built. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 3 p. 45
Holmes #3
Vernon
Shiawassee
1848-1961
6951 S Vernon Rd, Pittsburg
19
Log/W
It is believed a log school was built about 1848. A frame-school was built sometime after that. The school was improved and modernized but was annexed in 1961 to Durand. School was sold then remodeled and is now a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 67
Corcoran #3
Woodhull
Shiawassee
1838-1961
Stoll Rd, W of Woodbury Rd
28
Log/W
Log school or home school possibly as early as 1838. In 1856, it appears a log school was built in S/28. Was #4 but changed to District #3. A large frame school was then built in 1955 on Stoll Rd just W of Woodbury Rd. In 1961 they annexed with Perry. The school was on land needed for the I-69 freeway so the school was torn-down. The new school is still being used in Perry. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 9 p. 7
Bennington #6
Bennington
Shiawassee
1870-1930's
NE corner of Bennington & Morrice Rds
1
W
In 1870 Bennington #6 had 40 students. The school was closed in the late 1930's and the students bussed to Morrice. Formal annexation came in 1956. The school was removed from the lot and a new residence is now at that location. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 5 p. 34
Bush #7
Perry
Shiawassee
by 1875-1920's
Church Rd midway between Ruess & Beardslee Rds
5
W
A school is in the 1875 Atlas. It was a large district and probably annexed to Perry. School is still standing. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 8 p. 37
Octagon #9f
Shiawassee
Shiawassee
1850-1964
723 Bennington Rd, S/6
6
Log/B
In 1849 the people of this district were told to get together and decide on a school. The first school was a log school. The Octagon School was opened in 1850. Closed in 1964 and is now a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 5 p. 75
Carson/Branch #5
Owosso
Shiawassee
1855-1957
W side of N Chipman St
11
W/B
The first wooden-frame-school, Carson #5 was small and built in 1855. When a new brick school was built in 1887 the small school was moved to the Carson farm and used as a buggy shed. The brick school continued to serve the community until 1939 when it was destroyed by a fire. The Carson family donated additional and and a frame building was built for a new school. That school was used until 1957 when it was annexed to Owosso Schools. The frame school was then sold as an addition to a family residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 1 p. 37
Laingsburg #4 (#1 after 1850)
Sciota
Shiawassee
1847-1958
401 E Grand River Rd & then 8088 Woodbury Laingsburg, MI
28/33
Log/W/B
As Laingsburg Village grew it needed larger and larger school rooms. Starting first with logs in 1847, the 2nd was a frame school with 2 stories, then a brick school was built in 1884. A large addition was added in 1916, and by 1958 it was a K-12 school. A new HS was built in 1963. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 4 p. 49
Eveleth #6
Caledonia
Shiawassee
1864-1920
259 N State Rd
16
W/B
The first school was a small frame building built in 1864. It was named after Erwin Eveleth. In 1920 a new, larger, one-room brick school was built. By 1958 an addition was added making it a modern two-room school. In 1963 it became necessary to annex to Corunna, although they kept that school open for a time. It was finally closed and used for other purposes including being remodeled as an Ophthalmology office. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 2 p. 18
Chaffee #5
Burns
Shiawassee
1842-1921
NW corner of Beard & Barnes Rds
21
Log/W
School began in a log building. In 1889 a frame school was built that was used until annexation with Byron in 1921. The school is no longer standing. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 30
Lovejoy #4
Vernon
Shiawassee
1851-1962
8985 Prior Rd at Durand
28
Log/W
A first log school was replaced by a frame school used until the district annexed to Durand in 1962. The frame school has been remodeled and turned into a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 72
White #9
Vernon
Shiawassee
1862-1962
10997 Prior Rd at Byron
26
Log/W
School first held in log house. Frame school built in 1862. Was destroyed by a fire, but replaced. Building is still standing. This school used until 1962 when the district annexed to Durand. The frame school is now a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 96
Forest #5
Venice
Shiawassee
1869-1963
NW corner of Wilkinson & Byron Rds
2
Log
A log school 18 ft x 20 ft was the first school in about 1869. In 1885 the log school was replaced by a frame building. The building was kept in good repair, and maps, dictionaries, and library books were purchased as money became available. The school met 7 months a year so the older boys could work on the farm. In the 1940's the school was modernized, but in 1963 was annexed to Corunna. The building was first sold then torn-down and a new residence is now on the site. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 2 p. 51
Garrison #2
Vernon
Shiawassee
1858-1962
SW corner of Garrison & Vernon Rds
18
W
It's probable the first school was made of logs. In 1932 there was a nice frame school built for the students and teacher. The district annexed to Durand in 1962. The old school is no longer standing. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 63
Lake #3
Middlebury
Shiawassee
1885-1962
SW corner of Wilkinson & Warren Rds
9
Log/W
First school was built with logs then by 1895 a second frame-school was built. Annexed to Ovid-Elsie District in 1962. The schoolhouse was sold, remodeled and turned into a residence. It was nearly destroyed by a fire in 1986, but was repaired. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 4 p. 21
Gillett #5
Hazelton
Shiawassee
1876-1962
Built E of the Old Day School in the SW corner of SW 1/4 in S/3 (Possibly was located at Easton and Durand Rd)
3
Log/W
Frame school built in 1876 and improved as money allowed. Modernized in 1940's as the state required. Annexed to New Lothrop. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 3 p. 28
Marshall #1
Middlebury
Shiawassee
1849-1962
SW corner of Warren & Krouse Rds
29
Log/W
First school built of logs in 1849. Later a frame school was built. Annexed to Ovid-Elsie in 1962. School was sold and is now a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 4 p. 26
Knaggs Bridge #1f
Burns
Shiawassee
1855-1962
NE corner of Knaggs Bridge & Cole Rds
6
Log/W
Built first by the US Government as agreed upon in the treaty with the Indians on the reservation. When the school burned down in 1868 classes were held in the Cheese Press room of the Cheese Factory. In 1870 a new school was built. The school moved in 1879 to a site just W of Knaggs Bridge. Annexed to Durand in 1962. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 37
Juddville/Judds Corners #3
Hazelton
Shiawassee
1854-1960
9000 Juddville Rd, SE corner of Durand Rd
34
Log/W/B
The first log school was built in 1854. In 1884 a frame brick school was built. A brick school was built in 1903. Was annexed to Corunna and New Lothrop K-12 schools in 1960. The school was sold in 1964 and it is still standing. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 3 p. 36 Designated a Michigan Historical Site. Traveling thru Time p. 415
Washburn #2
Rush
Shiawassee
1856-1961
N Chipman Rd
12
Log/W
The original log schoolhouse was replaced by a frame-school which was improved over the years as money allowed. The district annexed to Owosso in 1961. The schoolhouse was sold and remodeled into a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 6 p. 92
German #8
New Haven
Shiawassee
1884-1962
NE corner of Ridley & Heitz Rds
20
LogW
Log school probably built around 1863. Modernized as funds were available. In 1962 it chose to annex to Owosso. Later it burned-down. A new residence was built on the school site. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 3 p. 74
Wilkinson #2
Venice
Shiawassee
1850-1963
Wilkinson Rd, N side of Shipman Rd at Venice Rd intersection
7
Log/W
The first school was in 1850 in a log schoolhouse. It burned-down, but a new one was built in 1885. It retained the name Wilkinson after the Pioneer family. In 1963 was annexed to Corunna. The students were bussed into town. While preparing to tear-down the frame schoolhouse, it caught fire and burned to the ground. Edna Phelps taught at #2 for 35 years. The farm that Charles Wilkinson purchased in 1840 has remained in the family throughout the years. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 2 p. 72
Williams #10
Burns
Shiawassee
1845-1953
NW corner of S/29 at Vernon & Beard Rds
29
Log/W
An original log cabin built for the first school. The frame-school that replaced the cabin was used until 1945, when it was closed and annexed to Byron Schools. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 42
Burton #3f
Owosso
Shiawassee
1837-1962
502 N Baldwin Rd
18
W
The first meeting to organize a school was in 1837. The first school was probably made of logs as was common for that time period. At a later time, after the railroad came thru town, a frame school was built. The district was annexed to Ovid-Elsie and Owosso in 1962, depending on which school the students lived closest to. The frame school was moved W of Burton and is now a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 1 p. 29
Flint #1f
Caledonia
Shiawassee
1848-1875-1957
Vandekarr Rd. Original school held in a residence. Then on the Flint Farm
31
W
In 1848 fractional school districts were formed and a school was built. In 1875 a more modern schoolhouse was built, very near the old one still on the Flint Farm. This school possibly burned-down, but it was quickly replaced at the same site. This school also burned-down in 1957, but was not replaced. At that time the students could choose between attending Owosso or Corunna. The original Flint Farm schoolhouse is now on the Richardson Farm. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 2 p. 24
Hintz/Fromm #2
Caledonia
Shiawassee
1888-1963
2497 Hintz & Wildermuth Rds
6
W
The first school may have been in a log building or even in someone's residence. The next school was called both Hintz and Fromm Schools. In the 1930's electricity was added, along with an oil furnace and modern plumbing. In 1963 it became necessary to annex to Owosso. The building has been converted into a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 2 p. 30
Gale #3
Bennington
Shiawassee
1848-1920
SE corner of Morrice & Grand River Rds, Moved off-site when sold
25
W
By 1848 Gale #3 had 61 students enrolled. They may have first had a log school which was so common. A nice frame school was built in 1859 when they had 46 students enrolled. In 1919 additional land was purchased for a tennis court and a place to play volleyball. However, the next year it was decided to consolidate with the Morrice District and the school was closed. The building was sold in 1934 and was moved to the farm of C. J. Thomas, where it later burned down. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 5 p. 21
Sherman #9f
Sciota
Shiawassee
by 1875-1951
S side of Hibbard Rd, W of Baldwin Rd
36
W
Fractional with Middlebury and Sciota. Originally numbered District #2. Closed down in 1951 and annexed to Ovid-Elsie Schools in 1961. The school was torn-down and the wood was used to build a shed. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 4 p. 73
Byron #3
Burns
Shiawassee
1845-current
312 Maple, Byron, MI
13
Log/W/B
First school in a log cabin. Union School was built in 1885, along with an elementary building. Both of these schools were sold and a new brick school was built in 1900. In 1921 Haviland, Byron #3, Chaffee #5, and Barnum #8 were all annexed and a new wing was added to the High School. In 1949 both Cole and Pink Districts voted to annex. In 1953 Boyd, Green, Williams, West Brick, Union Plains, Hearse, half of the Graham and part of the Fuller District all annexed. In 1962 it was voted to build a new High School. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 12
Lovejoy #6f
Perry
Shiawassee
1856-1957
8985 Prior Rd
34
Log/W
First log school held on the Lovejoy farm in 1856. It may have burned-down as a 2nd log school was built near the same spot. A 3rd school was built on Munch Rd in 1872. Lovejoy donated new land in 1928 for another school. It was a 99 year lease only for a school. Then during the depression the WPA moved this school into a basement, and added electricity, plumbing and a furnace. That school continued until 1957 then annexed to Perry. The schoolhouse is still standing. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 8 p. 40
Mason #3
Owosso
Shiawassee
1849-1962
4800 Mason Rd
8
Log/W
The Mason family met with others in 1849 to decide on starting a school. Most likely the first school was made of logs. In 1876 a new frame school was built at the NW corner of Mason and Wade Rds. It was remodeled in the early 1930s's and annexed to Owosso Schools in 1962. The school was sold and turned into a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 1 p. 35
Kelly #3
Caledonia
Shiawassee
1860-1960
SE corner of N State & Wilkinson Rds
9
W
When the area was organizing for a school they often put up a crude log building or held school at someone's residence. As funds became available they were improved with maps, dictionaries, and library books. In the 1930's electricity, an oil furnace, and modern plumbing were added. It was closed in 1960. Students bussed to Corunna. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 2 p. 33
Union #1
Owosso
Shiawassee
1856-1961
619 S Ruess Rd
21
Log
The first building at that site was a log building. Replaced by a brick building that stood until 1956. With the population increase they needed a larger school, so this one was torn-down and replaced by a much larger, new brick building. Annexed to Owosso in 1961. Stayed in operation for a few years and then sold to a small business establishment. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 1 p. 24
Hubbell #8
Hazelton
Shiawassee
1922-by-1940s
SW corner of Easton & Byron Rds
11
Log/W
Originally a log school but replaced by a frame building. It served the district for many years but in the 1940's it was closed and annexed to New Lothrop. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 3 p. 34
Hearse #2
Antrim
Shiawassee
1848-1940's
SW corner of Bath & Bancroft Rds
23
Log/W
Original log school built in 1848. In 1859 there were 68 students for a 3 month term. That first log school burned in 1863 and was replaced by a 2nd log school that was moved by a yoke and oxen to the corner of Bath & Bancroft Rds. A frame-school was later built on this corner and is still standing today. It was closed in the 1940's and officially annexed to the K-12 Byron District in 1954. The building was improved and became the Township Hall in Antrim Township. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 8 p. 25
Lytle #1
Venice
Shiawassee
1840-about 1956
SE corner of Vernon & Lytle Rds
29
Log/W
A home taught school started in 1840. In 1841 it was decided to build a log school in S/29. School was 3 months in the winter and 2 months in the summer. A man taught in the winter. In 1868 the log school was replaced by a frame building known as the old red schoolhouse and in 1922 the school yard was enlarged. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 2 p. 62
Bancroft #3f
Shiawassee
Shiawassee
1880-1954
S Maple St in Bancroft
35
W/B
At first it was a two-room frame school and the next year a 3rd room was added. This large 3rd room was for the H.S. students. In 1888 the school burned-down. The next school was brick. It held all the K-12 students including those from surrounding areas. In 1940 the H.S. students were transferred to Durand. In 1954 a new Elementary School was built and the old school closed. The school is still standing. The elementary students continued to go to Bancroft until the district was annexed to Durand. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 5 p. 40
Corp #3
Fairfield
Shiawassee
1855-1960
Corner of Warren & Epton Rds
8
Log/W
First was a log school replaced by a frame school. It was a well made frame school and lasted until 1960. At that time the district was annexed to Ovid-Elsie and the school is no longer standing. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 6 p. 27
Mead #6
Middlebury
Shiawassee
1869-1962
SE corner of Carland & Wilkinson Rds
12
Log/W
First school built in 1869 of logs. Annexed to Ovid-Elsie Schools in 1962. Was sold and turned into residence, but later burned-down. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 4 p. 31
Fox #6
Fairfield
Shiawassee
1867-1967
SE corner of Warren & Henderson Rds
22
Log/W
First log school was 24 ft x 30 ft built in 1867. In 1873, a new frame school was built and the old log school was sold. Annexed in 1962 to Ovid-Elsie. It was then used for a couple more years by Ovid Elsie and then closed. The building is still standing. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 6 p. 32
Vernon #1f
Vernon
Shiawassee
circa 1840-1960's
NE corner of the N 1/2 of the SE Frl. 1/4 of S/6
6
Log/W/B
First school was built of logs in 1840. Then in 1850 a frame school was built. A larger frame-school was built in 1867, then it burned-down in 1889. At that time a new modern brick school was built. Annexed to Corunna in the 1960's. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 82
Clark #5
Rush
Shiawassee
1859-1954
Corner of Epton & Friegel Rds. S/5, In the NE corner of the NW 1/4
5
Log/W
After a first log school, a frame school was built that lasted until 1954 when the district annexed to Ovid-Elsie. The schoolhouse was torn-down in 1986. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 6 p. 56
Alling #3
Antrim
Shiawassee
1839-1920
NE corner of the NW 1/4 corner of S/18
18
Log/W
Leased 1/2 acre in the NE corner of S/18, where a log school would be built around 1839. This was the first school of record in Antrim Township. A little later the school was moved 1/2 mile S where a fire destroyed it. By 1880 two more schoolhouses had been built at this site. In 1920 consolidated with the Morrice District and the school was closed. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 8 p. 11
Doyle #8
Sciota
Shiawassee
1900-1965
SW of Shaftsburg Rd, just N of Garrison Rd
11
Log/W
Annexed to Laingsburg in 1965. One of the last rural schools to close. The building was sold and is now a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 4 p. 51
Graham #2
Woodhull
Shiawassee
1846-1962
N side of Britton Rd, W of Pulver Rd intersection
10
Log/W
The original log school burned and by 1875 a frameschool was there. After two years that school burned-down also. Another frame school was built and was used until annexation in 1962 to Perry Schools. After closing this schoolhouse burned-down too. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 9 p. 9
Schmid #2
Owosso
Shiawassee
1875-1961
2997 W Wilkinson Rd
10
W
A frame school was built on the SE corner of Wilkinson and Smith Rds. Improvements were made to the school like the addition of electricity, a water system, and an oil furnace. In 1961 the district annexed to Owosso Schools. The frame school has been made into a very nice residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 1 p. 42
Sawyer #5
Fairfield
Shiawassee
1873-1960
Allen Rd, 1/2 mile W of Carland Rd, S/11
11
Log/B
First was a log school, then in 1873 a brick school was built and lasted until it closed and the district annexed to Ovid-Elsie in 1960. The school is no longer standing. v. 6 p. 38
Oak Grove #11f
Shiawassee
Shiawassee
1871-1960's
S side of Hibbard Rd, W of Parmenter Rd
2
W
First school of record was in 1871. It was a wood-frame building. School was held until annexed to Corunna in the 1960's. School is no longer standing. Echoes of Yesteryears. v. 5 p. 69
Hinkley #4
Perry
Shiawassee
1840-1945
2770 Ellsworth Rd, E of M-52
24
Log/W
We feel a log school was built here about 1840. A frame building was built in 1851. Also a little cemetery was started which is now the beautiful Roselawn Cemetery. Annexed to Perry in 1945. The building is now used for storage. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 8 p. 38
Bulemore #8f
Venice
Shiawassee
1872-1955
NE corner of Durand & Wilkinson Rds
3
W
In about 1972, a wooden-frame-school was built. This may well have been the only school built in this section. In August, before school started the yard was mowed and the inside of the school was cleaned. After that it was up to the students and teachers to take care of the maintenance. This school closed in 1955 and the students were bussed into Corunna. The schoolhouse was torn-down in 1959 and the land reverted back to the original farm. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 2 p. 48
Hawkins/Ackerson #4
Caledonia
Shiawassee
1846-1867 (Hawkins) 1867-1961 (Ackerson)
5238 Lytle Rd
25
Log/B
The first Hawkins School was a log school in 1846. In 1867, S/25 a new beautiful brick school was built and named Hawkins/or Ackerson. It was Modernized in the 1940's. Closed in 1961 and annexed to Corunna. Then a former pupil, Roy Ackerson purchased the school and gave it to the Shiawassee County Association for Retarded Children. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 2 p. 27
Henderson #3
Rush
Shiawassee
1858-1961
W side of N Chipman Rd
23
Log/W
In 1872 a frame-school was built. Some days attendance reached 100 students and it was decided to built a new two-room school. After the two-room school was opened in 1905, two teachers were hired. In 1961 the district annexed to Owosso. The school was then closed and sold to a business. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 6 p. 68
Cole #2
Burns
Shiawassee
1843-1956
NW corner of S/10, SW corner of Durand & Cole Rds
10
Log/W
Log school built about 1843 and used until a frame school was built about 1856. This school was used until 1908, when a larger frame school was built. That school was used until annexation in 1946 to Byron. The schoolhouse was closed and was turned into a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 32
Martin #7
Venice
Shiawassee
1850's-1963
NW corner of Vernon Rd & M-21
18
Log/W
Frame school replaced the original log school a little later. One teacher who graduated from Corunna High School in 1896 said that after he finished his education at UM he would come back and doctor them, which he did, spending his entire life in the Corunna/Owosso area as a family doctor and surgeon. District annexed to Corunna in 1963. The building has been torn-down and the site reverted back to the original nearby farm from which it was taken. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 2 p. 67
Walters #5f
Sciota
Shiawassee
by 1875-1965
N side of Parker Rd about 1 mile E of Meridian Rd
16
B
A nice brick school was built on Parker Rd. It was one of the last rural schools to close. Annexed to Laingsburg in 1965. The school is still standing. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 4 p. 74
Kay #4
Woodhull
Shiawassee
1848-1945
NE corner of Britton & Shaftsburg Rds
12
Log/W
First school was a log school in 1848. In 1868 a motion was made to build a frame-school. In 1896 the school was re-sided and painted. There were quite a few improvements made. The school serviced the district until annexation to Perry in 1945. The schoolhouse was moved into Perry. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 9 p. 17
Shiawassee Town #1
Shiawassee
Shiawassee
1841-1960's
Brown & Bennington Rds, Lot #32 in SW part of Shiatown
11
Log/W
First schoolhouse was built of logs in 1841. Then a frame schoolhouse was built in 1870 that burned-down. Then another was built on lot #32 in the SW part of Shiatown on Bennington Rd that still stands today. School was closed down and annexed to Corunna in the early 1960's. Echoes of Yesteryears. v. 5 p. 87
Rhodes #6
Hazelton
Shiawassee
1858-1955
NE corner of Juddville & Byron Rds
25
Log/W
The Rhodes family came from Vermont with their 9 children, so the school was named after them. Annexed to New Lothrop and closed in 1955. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 3 p. 50
Perry #1
Perry
Shiawassee
1861-1920-current
2556 W Britton Rd, Perry, MI
15
Log/W/B
Michigan State University Perry Juvenile Grange #69 and Perry Grange #1484 p. 117. First school in Perry was a homeschool then in a log building. A brick school was built in 1881. In 1901 the school burned-down, but was replaced by a new improved school and some of the Morton, Austin, Pittsburg, Wallace, Hinkley, Graham, Lovejoy, Haynes, Harmon, Shaftsburg, Corcoran, Bush, and Kay rural school consolidated with the new Perry School. A new High School was built in 1950 and the other school was torn-down. A new Elementary School was built and there are plans for a new Perry H.S. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 8 p. 67
Austin/Tin Top #9
Hazelton
Shiawassee
1871-1957
NW corner of N Vernon & Henderson Rds
18
Log/W/B
Believed to be the first school when the districts were established. This log school had a tin roof, hence it's nick-name of Tin-Top. In 1907 the wooden-frame school was moved a 1/2 mile W and a new red brick school was built on the site. In 1957, it annexed to Corunna, Owosso and New Lothrop K-12 districts. The school was later torn-down. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 3 p. 12
Austin #2f
Perry
Shiawassee
1859-1920
NE corner of S/4, later SW corner of M-52 & Miller Rd
4
Log/W
Original log school was built before 1860. In 1879 a frame school was most likely built. This school served the students until the district annexed to Perry in 1920. The school later burned-down. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 8 p. 35
Baird #6f
Vernon
Shiawassee
1856-1962
Goodall & Brown Rds
2
Log//W
Built in 1856, originally District #1. Frame structure replaced log school. District annexed to Durand Schools in 1962. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 7 p. 44
Tyrell #6f
Shiawassee
Shiawassee
1869-1962
Tyrell Rd, W of Colby Rd (681 Tyrrell Rd)
31
W
School was built in 1869 and had a wooden-frame. It was closed down and annexed in 1962 to Morrice. The schoolhouse was sold and turned into a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 5 p. 94
Gallagher #4f
Antrim
Shiawassee
1883-1940's
NW corner of Lovejoy & State Rds
32
Log/W
The school in this district was first called Wright, then Wiles, and finally Gallagher School. The first school was log and the teacher that first year had 65 students. In 1883 a frame school was erected. That school was used for many years, but closed sometime in the 1940's. In 1952 it was officially annexed to the Morrice District. The school is still standing. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 8 p. 24
Scott #6f
Rush
Shiawassee
1866-1962
NE corner of Baldwin & Juddville Rds
30
Log/W
Scott School was a log school on 1/2 acre of leased land in 1866. A frame school was later built that was used until annexation to Ovid-Elsie in 1962. The school is no longer standing and a new residence is now on the site. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 6 p. 83
Easton #6
New Haven
Shiawassee
1882-1963
4411 Eon Rd
11
W
The first school was a small frame building built in 1864. It was named after Erwin Eveleth. In 1920 a new, larger, one-room brick school was built. By 1958 an addition was added making it a modern two-room school. In 1963 it became necessary to annex to Corunna, although they kept that school open for a time. It was finally closed and used for other purposes including being remodeled as an Ophthalmology office. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 3 p. 68
Chant #7
Sciota
Shiawassee
1869-late 1956
Corner of Tyrrell & Shaftsburg Rds
35
Log/W
Chant School sometimes called Simpson and also Frog Hollow. Closed in late 1940's and officially annexed to Laingsburg in 1956. Building was sold, remodeled and is now a residence. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 4 p. 50
Rosa
New Haven
Shiawassee
1850-1895
N State & Eon Rds
10
Log
Closed and students started attending Easton School. Possibly torn-down. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 3 p. 89
Fuller #8f
Antrim
Shiawassee
1879-1962
About 1 1/4 miles W from the E Township Line on the S side of Lovejoy Rd
35
B
School was very good for the students in 1879 when they moved into a new brick schoolhouse. The school was in Antrim Township but served students in other Townships and even Livingston County. In 1962 the school was closed and the students were then divided and annexed to Byron District in Livingston County or Morrice School in Shiawassee County. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 8 p. 21
Church #3
Venice
Shiawassee
1855-1948
SW corner of Lytle & New Lothrop Rds
34
Log
First school was a log school built in 1855. It is believed the log school remained and was re-sanded and refinished inside, but the original building was still underneath. Electricity & a wood-coal furnace was added, however it was closed about 1948. The building was sold and moved off the land and the land reverted back to the original farm. Echoes of Yesteryears v. 2 p. 50

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