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THE MICHIGAN ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE ASSOCIATION
Welcome to the Michigan Schoolhouse Museum Directory
collected by the Michigan One Room Schoolhouse Association
Name | Township | County | Location | Years Used | Current Use |
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Bailey - X | Mikado | Alcona | The Bailey School is situated adjacent to the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, about 1 1/2 miles N of Harrisville. Visitors can reach the site by turning E onto Point Rd from Lake Shore Dr. The entrance to the lighthouse and school will be on the left
| 1907 - 1941 | Bailey School Museum. Open, Friday - Sunday 11 - 4pm. Alcona Historical Society. Bailey School Contact Information:
Diana Rigato, (313) 655-3976 |
Greenbush School - X | Greenbush | Alcona | SW corner of Campbell & State Rds, Harrisville, MI 48738 | 1870 - 1947 | Greenbush School. Historical Society Museum. 5029 Campbell at State Rd, Greenbush, MI. MI State Registered Historical Site. Moved to its present location in 1979. Open to the public a few times per year. No phone # |
Brownell/Jewett #5 - X | Allegan | Allegan | Dumont Rd & 122nd St. Moved to the John Pahl Historical Village within Allegan County Fairgrounds 150 Douglas St, Allegan, MI 49010 | 1888 - 1964 | Jewett/Brownell School. Museum/Exhibit. Moved in 1971 to the Allegan County Fairgrounds . Open Fair Time in Sept. Any groups that would like to tour the village outside the fair are asked to contact 269.673.8292 |
Green - X | Green | Alpena | M-32, Hawley & James Rds. In 1981 moved to the Jesse Besser Museum 491 Johnson St, Alpena, MI | 1895 - 1961 | Green School. Museum Exhibit. Restored to circa 1900. Moved to Jesse Besser Museum at 491 Johnson St, Alpena, MI. OPEN: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 am-4 pm
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Alba - X | Chestonia | Antrim | 3366 Jordan River Road, Alba, MI | 1881-1951 | Alba School. Currently is used as the Alba Historical Museum. Museum hours are May through September the 3rd Saturday of the month from 1-3 pm |
Leonard - X | Custer | Antrim | The Museum is located at 9826 South Front Street in Mancelona, MI | 1875 -1959 | Mancelona Area Historical Society received the Leonard schoolhouse in 1987. It had been vacant since its closing in 1959. It has been restored and is now part of the the society's collection. Hours are 10-2 on Saturdays during the summer. Also do private showings when those hours are not convenient. This is a free museum. Donations accepted. A good contact name and number is Jill Stephenson at 231-499-1385 |
Pelkie - X | Baraga | Baraga | Intersection of Pelkie & Mantila Rds, Pelkie, MI | 1909 - 1932 | In 1979, the Sturgeon Valley Historical Society began restoration of the schoolhouse, which is now part of the Baraga County Historical Museum. The schoolhouse is open every Sunday and on holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. between Memorial Day weekend and the end of September. Limited hours during the off season (September-May) but tours can be arranged by appointment. Please allow at least one week's advance notice. Contact for more information. Phone: (906) 789-9878. Email: baragacountyhistory@gmail.com |
Hinds #4 | Hope | Barry | Intersection of W Brogan & S Cedar Creek Rds, Hastings, MI | 1872 - 1963 | Museum/DORS State Historic Site |
Lee #7. | Woodland | Barry | Martin & Carlton Rds, M-43. Moved to 2545 Charlton Park Rd, Hastings, MI | 1869 - 1923 | Museum/DORS. Moved in 1970's to 2545 Charlton Park Rd, Hastings, MI. Barry County Parks & Recreation Community. www.charltonpark.org |
Moe #1 | Thornapple | Barry | Moe & Parmalee Rds. Moved to Yankee Springs, Old Mill Rd | 1858 - 1933 | DORS/Tours. Moved to Yankee Springs Township in 1988 at Bowen Mill Site Old Mill Rd, Middleville, MI. www.bowersmills.com |
North Pine Lake/Brown #8. | Prairieville | Barry | Pine Lake & Lindsey Rds. Moved to 7135 W Delton Rd | 1873 - 1962 | Bernard Historical Museum: Restored to 1929 time period. In 1964 used by third graders. Open June & Sept, Sunday 1-5, July - Aug daily, 1-5 Admission free. Donations are appreciated. 1 of 7 buildings moved in 1963. 616-623-2077 |
Drake #2 - X | Platte | Benzie | Location: At the intersection of Fowler Rd (County Highway 610) and Valley Rd (County Highway 677) in northern Benzie County , Benzonia, MI 49616 | 1891 - 1943 | Museum & Grange Hall. Currently the Museum is open on Wed, Fri, & Sat. from 11 am - 4 pm. Admission by donation |
Capital Hill. | Marshall | Calhoun | 603 Washington St, Marshall, MI | 1860 - 1961 | Museum/DORS. Exhibit, 2 room |
Ellis Corners #2. | Fredonia/Newton | Calhoun | Roy & Martha Rocco. 7746 13 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI 49068 | 1870 - 1986 | Museum |
Windfall #6 | Tekonsha | Calhoun | Moved to Greenfield Village, Dearborn, MI | 1840 - 1952 | Exhibit Building at Greenfield Village. Not shown as a school. Shown as office of Dr. Alonson Howard . Open: The Henry Ford hours |
Red Brick #1. | Jefferson | Cass | Michigan 62 at Brick Church Rd, Cassopolis, MI | 1848 - 1960 | Museum. Cass County Historical Society began opening Red Brick School to the public in the 1980's. Was used for storage for a while. Hours and Admission Prices: Open Saturday 11 am - 4 pm, June - September. Call for Admission information |
Raven Hill | Wilson | Charlevoix | Discovery Center 4737 Fuller Rd, East Jordan, MI | - | Hands on experiences in science, history and the arts. Open: Summer Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day, M-F 10-4,Sat 12-4, Sun 2-4 Winter hours: Sat 12-4, Sun 2-4 |
Wilson. | Baraga | Chippewa | Tone Rd, Kinross, MI 49752. Moved to Kinross Heritage Park | 1902 - 1935 | Museum since 1987. Memorial Day - Labor Day. Thurs - Sat 1-5 |
Dover - X | Grant | Clare | 7050 Eberhart Rd. at Dover Rd, Clare, MI 48617 | 1876 - 1966 | Clare County History Park. Opening May 1st - Sept. 30th, Saturdays from 1-4 pm. If you have any questions or can’t find information you need, please contact Marty at 734-755-2638 or send an email to: museum@clarecountyhistory.org |
Gunnison #8 -X | DeWitt | Clinton | SE corner of Wood & Clark Rds, DeWitt Township | 1907 - 1965 | Museum. Restored Lansing School District State Historic Site. Was for sale on a 1/2 acre lot with all of it's contents as of Sept. 5, 2024. |
Spraque | Bath/Woodhull | Clinton/Shiawassee | Moved in 2003 to 11854 Peacock Rd, Clinton County | 1852 - 1953 | Education Center. Open Oct - Dec, by appointment in Spring. Peacock Rd Tree Farm, Laingsburg, MI 48848 |
Lone Pine/Kellogg. | Lovell | Crawford | Moved to 8405 Twin Bridge Rd, Lovell, MI | 1907 - | Museum. Moved in 1991. 2 rows of double desks, syrup pails used for lunch pails (20 ft x 30 ft) Lovell Historical Society. 8405 Twin Bridge Rd, Lovell, MI 49738 |
Hennessey. | Garden | Delta | Main St & M-183 Garden, MI 49835 | 1898 - 19__ | Museum. Open, Summer months. 906 644-2695, email: ja10000@wwnet.net |
Slade. | Montrose | Genesee | Moved to 1244 E Hickory St, Montrose, MI | 1867 - | Museum. Open, Sun 1-5. Montrose Historical Society. 144 E. Hickory St, Montrose, MI |
Stanley | - | Genesee | 5045 Stanley Rd. Moved to Crossroads Village Genesee County Park | 1863 - 1963 | Exhibit Building, DORS Open: Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10-5 Admission Adults $7, Seniors $6 Children $5, ages 3-12. Closed Mondays except holidays Crossroads Village/Genesee County Parks, Flint, MI |
North Billings #2. | Billings | Gladwin | 510 E Cedar Ave | 1904 - | Museum Gladwin Historical Society |
Green - X | Seville | Gratiot | Approximate address is 6707 Lumberjack Road, Riverdale, in Section 31, Seville Township
(northwest corner of Lumberjack Road and NW Williams Road in the town of Riverdale - north end of town on the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail) | 1874- | Museum. Moved to Riverdale. Was Strickland Baptist Church. Seven miles N of town. Cost $11,000 and moved to where the railroad depot was. A Rails to Trails project. Moved from Isabella County to its present location in 1988. Hours of Operation: Specific operating hours are not mentioned in the available sources. It's advisable to contact the Gratiot County Historical and Genealogical Society for more information. https://gchgs.org/museum |
Sand Creek | Litchfield | Hillsdale | M-49 & Genesee Rd. Moved to 153 Mill St, Litchfield, MI | 1875 - 1940 | Museum. Moved in 1983. Opened in 1989. 153 Mill St, Litchfield, MI. Litchfield Area Historical Society State Historic Site |
Traprock Valley. | Osceola | Houghton | Moved to 5500 Highway M-26, Lake Linden, MI 49945 | 1914 - 1940 | Museum. Moved in 1983. Opened in 1989. Houghton County Historical Museum. PO Box 127, Lake Linden, MI 49945 |
Adams #3f. | Sigel | Huron | 4151 Section Line Rd | - | Museum |
Becking #5. | Sheridan | Huron | 4152 Section Line Rd | ? - 1988 | Museum |
White Rock #6. | Sherman | Huron | White Rock Rd, Hwy M-25 | 1909 - 1968 | Museum. White Rock, MI. State Historic Site |
Old Gunnisonville #7 | Delhi | Ingham | 454 E Clark Rd Lansing, MI 48906 | 1908 - | Museum 200 E Oak St, W of Hart St |
Pink #5f. | VeVay | Ingham | College & Columbia Rds, NE corner. Moved to 707 W Ash St Mason, MI | 1854 - 1965 | Museum. Greenbush Historical Society Box 22, Greenbush, MI. State Historic Site |
Randall. | Meridian | Ingham | Livingston County N of Fowlerville. Moved to Meridian Historical Village. 5151 Marsh Rd, Okemos, MI | 1883 - | Exhibit Building/DORS, Open. Moved from Livingston County Meridian Historical Village. PO Box 155 Okemos, MI 48805-0155 |
Wilson #10f | VeVay | Ingham | Moved to 200 E Oak St, Mason, MI | 1865 - 1965 | Museum. Greek Revival. Open, Sat 10-4. 200 E Oak St, Mason, MI |
Pioneer/Baumgartner #3. | Stambaugh | Iron | Iron County Museum, Caspian, MI 49915 | 1896 - 1937 | Museum: Iron County Historical Society. The Pioneer School, a one-room schoolhouse, was built in 1896. It was moved to the museum grounds and restored in 1988. Hours of Operation.
Exhibits Open May-October | Monday thru Friday – 9am – 3pm
June, July & August we are also open Saturdays – 10am-2pm
Business Office, Gift Shop and Archives Open Year Round. Admission Fees: Adults – $15.00, 5-7 People = $50.00, 8-10 People = $75.00, Children 5 and under – Free
Student (Ages 6-18 and College students with valid ID) $10.00
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Bohannon/Gerald Poor Museum #5 - X | Jasper | Isabella | Originally located in Jasper Township, near Midland. Moved to CMU Campus in 1970. Located on the SW corner of Preston & West Campus Drive | 1901 - 1950 | Museum. Central Michigan University Campus. Open by appointment. Contact by email or call (989) 774-3829. NOTE: Please schedule at least two (2) weeks in advance to reserve a time slot and avoid conflicting visits. Suggested donations are: Tours: $0.50 per student, $1 per adult. |
Little Red Schoolhouse Landon #2. | Chippewa | Isabella | Moved to 4496 E Hall Rd, Shepherd, MI | 1874 - 1945 | Museum/DORS on school grounds. Shepherd, MI. E Wright to S. Chippewa to E Hall Rd. Shepherd Historical Society. PO Box 505, Shepherd, MI 48883. 517-828-5881 |
Dewey School & Waterloo Farm Museum. | Waterloo | Jackson | 11501 Territorial Rd, Munith, MI 49259 (Dewey) 13493 Waterloo Munith Rd, Grass Lake (Waterloo Farm) | 1844 - 1956 | Museum: The current school, built in 1884, reused materials from the original structure and added new brick from Beeman Brickyard after a floor collapse. It functioned as a modern school until 1956 when former pupils bought it for $1 from Stockbridge Agricultural Schools. They formed a historical association, later incorporated into the Waterloo Area Historical Society's Museum in 1966. Today, the Dewey School Museum offers tours in spring and fall, providing insights into 19th-century rural education. To schedule a school tour, please contact Mary Spaan, Education Program Coordinator, at mcspaan@umich.edu. or at 734-476-8366 (text or leave a voicemail message) or 804-596-2254 |
Dibble #2. | Summit | Jackson | Kirby & Robinson Rds. Moved to Ella Sharp Museum. 3225 Fourth St, Jackson, MI 49140 | 1885 - 1957 | Exhibit Building/DORS. Moved in 1984, Open. Ella Sharp Museum. 3225 Fourth St Jackson, MI 49140 |
Celery Flats/Prairie Edge #8. | Portage | Kalamazoo | Moved to 7336 Garden Lane Celery Flats, Portage, MI 49002 | 1856 - 1947 | School Museum:
Celery Flats School #8 (Original Prairie Edge). In 1990 moved to the Celery Flats Historical Area (operated by the City of Portage)
White wood frame school restored as a living one room school museum. Contact City of Portage for hours, tours and events, 269-329-4522
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Strong (Mendon Fractional District No 1) - X | Brady | Kalamazoo | The schoolhouse was moved to Vicksburg Historical Village in 2002. 300 N. Richardson St.
Vicksburg, MI 49097 | before 1903 - 1947 | Strong School (Mendon Fractional District No 1) was built sometime before 1903, since there is a photo of it in 1903. It was originally located on the east side of Silver Street, 1/4 mile south of Z Avenue in St. Joseph County. Moved to Vicksburg Historical Village in 2002. Open Saturdays 11 am - 5 pm. Open for research and visitors by appointment Tuesday-Friday.
Please call or email us! 300 N. Richardson St.
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 649-1733
info@vicksburghistory.org |
Barber #1 | Caledonia | Kent | Moved in 1994 to behind the Township Fire Hall | 1848 - 1934 | |
Bowne Center #1. | Bowne | Kent | 8240 Alden Nash, PO Box 35
Alto, MI 49302 | 1849 - 1953 | |
Dockeray #5. | Cannon | Kent | Blakely Rd near 9 Mile Rd | - | Museum. Donated to Cannon Historical Society in 1978 |
Fallasburg School Museum | Vergennes | Kent | 14029 Covered Bridge Rd NE, Lowell, MI 49331 | 1867 to 1961 | Museum. Our 1867 one-room schoolhouse is the signature museum of the Fallasburg Historical Society. The building remained a functional school until 1961. 616-987-1150. Open 2 p.m. Sundays or by appointment |
Myers #9f. | Sparta | Kent | 16 W 13 Mile Rd NE, Sparta, MI 49345 | 1890 - 1921, 1921 - 1952 | Museum: Sparta Township Historical Commission, a formal application for acceptance as a Michigan State Historic Site was made, then on December 17, 1992, it was granted. In addition to this designation, the “Fractional District No. 9 School of Algoma and Sparta Township, School 16, Thirteen Mile Road, Sparta” is also notably included on the National Register of Historic Places in Kent County. The Sparta Township Historical Commission hosts Open Houses at the Myers School Museum during the Sparta Town and Country Days celebration held each year in July. Private and group tours are available by appointment only. |
Payne #1. | Solon | Kent | 17 Mile Rd,(Original location) Moved in 1971 to 60 Cedar St NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 | - | 2. Payne School: Cedar Springs Museum
Payne School #1 was moved in 1971 to Morley Park in Cedar Springs. (One block off Main Street)
It has been renovated to reflect the century-long era in public education in a one room schoolhouse.
Among the museum's displays, besides the Payne School open most Wednesdays 10-5 p.m. all year,
are a turn of the century home, general store, Native American history, lumbering, farming, and railroad displays along with a stump puller.
Special hours and tours and events at the schoolhouse may be made by appointment.
616-696-3335. cedarspringsmuseum@gmail.com. P. O. Box 296, 60 Cedar Street, Cedar Springs, MI 49319-0296
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Rounds | Courtland | Kent | Moved to 10 Mile Rd, NE off 13 in Rockford, just of US-131 E Division St, 300 ft W of Wolverine Blvd, Rockford, MI | - | - |
Eagle Harbor. | Eagle Harbor | Keweenaw | Third & Center Sts | 1878 - 1925 | Museum. Half as one-room school. State Historic Site |
Irons. | Eden/Elk | Lake | - | - | Heritage Park Museum. 8900 W 6 Mile Rd, Irons, MI 49644. Being restored |
Empire. | Empire | Leelanau | - | 1900 - | Museum. Moved in 1927. Open 6/30, Labor Day 1-4 weekends only. 7/1 - Labor Day 1-5. Daily Empire Area Heritage Group Box 192, Empire, MI 49630 |
Victorville #2 | Ogend | Lenawee | Moved in 1976 to Blissfield High School | 1860 - 1965 | DORS/Exhibit. Opened in 1982. Blissfield Historical Society. High School Grounds S Lane St, Blissfield, MI 49228 |
Wooden (Old Stone) | Cambridge | Lenawee | Stephenson Rd | 1850 - 1955 | Museum. State Historic Site |
Coughran #10f | Conway | Livingston | Chase Lake & Owosso Rds. Moved to Livingston County Fairgrounds. Grand River Rd | 1885 - 1963 | Exhibit/DORS. Open, Livingston Center Historical Village. Livingston County Fairgrounds Fowler, MI |
Fleming #5 | Howell | Livingston | 4790 Grand River Ave near Warner & Fleming Rds W of Howell, MI | 1880 - 1950 | DORS. State Historic Site. Late Victorian |
Lyon #8. | Brighton | Livingston | 11455 Bruno Rd | 1885 - 1956 | DORS/Exhibit. Opened in Aug. 2001. State Historic Site |
Washburn #5. | Green Oak | Livingston | South Lyon Area Historical Village at 300 Dorothy St, South Lyon, MI 48178 | 1907 - 1953 | Museum: The school was built in 1907 in Green Oak Township, Livingston County to replace a log school building. It served the families in the area until 1953 when the district consolidated with South Lyon schools. The City, in conjunction with the South Lyon Area Historical Society, moved the schoolhouse to its present site where is serves the community as part of the museum and the historic village. This building was donated to the City of South Lyon in 1984 by the Gordon Wood Family. On Sunday afternoons May through October, the historical village is open to the public and for self tours and guided tours. For more information about utilizing the schoolhouse, please contact Linda Ross at southlyonahs@gmail.com. |
Military. | Holmes District | Mackinac | Fort Mackinac | mid 19_ | Museum |
Ozark | Moran | Mackinac | Corner of M-123 & Lovegrove Rd | 1922-1938 | Museum. History of lumbering, charcoal kilns, mining, railroads, farming, settlers, students and teachers |
Andrews #4f. | Shelby | Macomb | 25 Mile & Mound Rds. Moved in 1989 to 52700 Van Dyke Rd | 1871 - 1950 | Museum/DORS. Shelby Township, MI 48094 State Historic Site |
Bunert #4 -X | Warren | Macomb | located at 27900 Bunert (S. of 12 Mile Rd.) on the Warren Woods Tower High School campus
| 1875 - 1944 | Museum. The Museum is currently closed during renovation. Per Warren Historical & Genealogy Society. Standard School. State Historic Site 1989, Marker 1992 |
Halfway #2f. | Erin/Warren | Macomb | 15500 Nine Mile Rd, W of Gratiot | 1872 - 1921 | DORS. Acquired in 1988. 1872 curriculum. 2 hr visit 9-11 & 12:30-2:30. Fee is $3 per student East Detroit Historical Society. www.epchanber.com/eastdetroithistorical 586-775-1414 |
School Section #3 | Richmond | Macomb | 31477 School Section Rd. Moved to Richmond, MI Bailey Park, Richmond, MI | 1886 - 1952 | Museum. Local History Richmond Area Historical & Genealogical Society. Box 68, Richmond, MI 48062-0068 |
Marchido | Pere Marquette | Mason | White Pine Village. 1687 S Lakeshore Rd, Ludington, MI 49431 | - | Exhibit/DORS White Pine Village, 1 of 20 historic buildings. Open Mid April to mid October, Tues-Sat. Admission Adults $6, Children $4. Mason County Historical Society Ludington, MI. www.hjistoricwhitepinevillage.org. 231-843-4808 |
Titus. | Sheridan | Mecosta | Moved to 19730 30th Ave, Barryton, MI 49305 | 1882 - 1942 | Museum. Open, Barryton Historical Society |
Covert. | Orient | Mecosta/Osceola | Moved to 19730 30th Ave, Barryton, MI 49305 | 1884 - 1946 | Museum. Open, Barryton Historical Society |
Felix #4. | Jerome | Midland | 11 Mile & Beamish Rds. Moved to Sanford Centennial Museum | 1889 - 1958 | Exhibit Building. School donated in 1991. Sanford Centennial Museum. Open, Memorial Day - Labor Day Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 Sanford Historical Society N Saginaw Rd & 7 Mile Rd |
Third Ward | Midland | Midland | 205 Post St, Midland, MI 48640 | 1876 - 1928 | Archives of the Dow Foundation. Opened in 1989. 5 days per week |
Turnerville #1. | Forest | Missaukee | Turnerville Rd | 1910 - 1943 | Museum. Lake City Area Schools. 251 Russell St, Lake City, MI 49651 |
Banner Oaks #6. | Bedford | Monroe | 25 E Sterns & Crabb Rds | 1871 - 1930 | DORS. State Historic Site. Late Victorian |
Papermill #7. | Raisinville | Monroe | Moved to 3815 Custer & Raisinville Rds | 1860 - | Museum of general store artifacts Monroe County Historical Commission |
Whiteford Center #6. | Whiteford | Monroe | 8804 Temperance Rd | 1852 - 1961 | DORS |
Garfield #4 | Winfield | Montcalm | Moved in 1986 to 2800 College D, SW | 1904 - 1961 | Museum. Montcalm Community College. 2800 College Dr SW Sidney, MI 48885-9746 |
MacKenzie | Briley | Montmorency | Baker Rd. Moved to Montmorency County Fairgrounds Atlanta, MI | 1890 - | Museum at County Fairgrounds Montmorency County Historical Society. Florence Tripp PS Box 252 or 340 Lynn St. Hillman, MI 49746. 989-742-421? |
Johnson | Casinovia | Muskegon | 17460 Sherman Blvd, Casnovia, MI | 1894 - 1946 | Museum |
Maple Ridge #7 | Muskegon | Muskegon | 1659 N Buys Rd Muskegon (MAISD) | 1887 - 1960 | DORS |
Drayton Plains #8 (Pine Grove Historical Museum) | Waterford | Oakland | Location: 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI | 1865 - 1920 | Oakland County Pioneer & Historical Society. 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI. 1-248-338-6732. office@ocphs.org
Typically Open Tuesday - Thursday from 11 am to 4 pm. Contact us if you wish to visit outside those hours |
Howarth. | Orion | Oakland | Friendship Park, 3380 W Clarkston Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48360 | 1859 - 1955 | Was designated a Michigan Historic Site in 1983 and is now a museum. 248-391-0304 |
Mann | Bandon | Oakland | Moved to Ortonville | 1879 - | - |
Poppleton #8. | Troy | Oakland | Moved to Troy Historical Museum. 60 Wattles Rd Troy, MI | 1877 - 1978 | Exhibit/DORS. Troy Historical Museum. 60 W Wattles Rd, Troy, MI 48098. Hours M-F 10 am - 3 pm. 248-524-3570. email: info@thvmail.org |
Stonecrest | Commerce | Oakland | 207 Liberty St at Market Walled Lake | 1860 - 1895 | Museum State Historic Site |
Stoney Creek #1 - X | Avon | Oakland | Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
1005 Van Hoosen Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48306 | 1848 - 1972 | The schoolhouse is part of the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. Tours of the schoolhouse are available by appointment. Please contact a Museum staff member via email or by calling 248.656.4663. Public Drop-In Hours: Fri & Sat 12-3 pm.
Daily admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students (grades 3-12) and seniors (age 62 and older) |
Thompson #6 | White Lake | Oakland | Bogie Lake & Cedar Island Rds. Moved to 9180 Highland Rd (M-59) | - | Exhibit Building. Moved to Milford in 1946. Huron Valley Agricultural School. Moved to 9180 Highland Rd (M-59) |
Wing Lake | Bloomfield | Oakland | Wing Lake Rd at 15 Mile Rd | 1859 - | DORS. Bloomfield Hills Schools. 4174 Dublin Dr |
Randall #6. | Hart | Oceana | Tyler Rd & 104th Ave. Moved to Hart, MI | - | Exhibit Building. Moved to Hart. Part of historical display |
Withey #2f | Logan | Ogemaw | Old State & Henderson Lake Rds. Moved to Ogemaw County Fairgrounds West Branch, MI | 1898 - 1962 | Exhibit Building. Open Fair Week & other special times. Ogemaw County Fairgrounds West Branch, MI |
Fairview | Comins | Oscoda | M-33. Moved to Oscoda Fairgrounds | - | Museum. Moved to Oscoda Fairgrounds. Under restoration |
Old North Fairview - X | Clinton | Oscoda | Steiner Museum, 1980 Reber Rd, Fairview in Clinton Township
2 miles N of Fairview on M-33 on the SW Corner of M-33 & Reber Rd | 1895 - | Exhibit Building at Steiner Museum. Open, Sat-Sun, 11 am-4 pm Memorial Day Weekend - Sept. 30th |
Red School | Livingston | Otsego | Old US-27 & Parmater Rd. Moved to Otsego County Fairgrounds Gaylord, MI | 1884 - 1951 | Exhibit Building. Since 1987, Otsego County Fairgrounds at Gaylord |
DeWitt. | Spring Lake | Ottawa | 108 Buchanan St, Spring Lake, MI 49456 | 1891 - 1954 | Museum. State Historic Site |
Little Red Schoolhouse | Spring Lake | Ottawa | - | - | Museum |
New Groningen #2 | Zeeland | Ottawa | Paw Paw Dr. between 104th & BL I 196 Contact Kit Kavsten-Box 165, Zeeland, MI | 1881 - 1951 | Museum/Rehab |
Houghton Lake Area Historical Society (Has a one-room school/museum) | Denton | Roscommon | Moved to 1701 W Houghton Lake Dr, M-55 one mile W of Prudenville | 1872 - 1998 | Museum and other buildings. Open 12-4 Fri-Sat, $3. Houghton Lake Area Historical Village. Box 14 Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Prudenville, MI. 989-366-9124 or 989-422-6393 |
Richardson (Maple Grove) -X | Higgins | Roscommon | County Rd 602, S/4. Moved 1990 to 404 Lake St (18) Roscommon, MI | 1914 - 1955 | Open Saturday's from 10 am - 2 pm. Memorial Day - Labor Day. Admission free. 404 Lake St, Roscommon, MI 48653. Roscommon Area Historical Society. Box 627, Roscommon, MI 48653. Moved in Spring of 1990 |
County Line. | Birch Run | Saginaw | 98 Willard Rd. Moved to Maple & Burt | - | Museum. Moved to Birch Run Community Park S of Birch Run, turn S on Church St, in Birch Run |
Fowler | Marion | Saginaw | Burt & Chapin Moved to Hartley Outdoor Education Center Murphy Farm | 1882 - 1943 | Exhibit/DORS |
Huckins #3. | Lexington | Sanilac | Moved to Port Sanilac | 1847 - 1952 | Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum. 228 S Ridge St, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 |
Lemon | Shiawassee | Shiawassee | Garrison & Scribner Rds. Moved to McCurdy Park, Corunna, MI | 1860 - 1930's | Exhibit Building/DORS. Moved to Corunna W of McCurdy Park. Shiawassee Valley Historical Village. Shiawassee Historical Society |
Sprague #1f | Woodhull | Shiawassee | Winegar & Woodbury Rds. Moved to 11854 Peacock Rd | 1852 - 1952 | Education Center. Peacock Tree Farm, Peacock Rd. www.peacockroadtreefarm.com |
Lynn Corner/Heritage #1 | Lynn/Brockway | St Clair | Sterling Rd near Speaker. Moved to 200 School Dr, Yale , MI. Moved to Goodells County Park, Wales Township | - | DORS. Moved to 200 School Dr, Yale, MI. Moved to Goodells County Park, Wales Township |
Malane | Port Huron | St Clair | 3800 Lapeer Rd.
Port Huron, MI 48060 | -1950's | Port Huron Township Museum. Built over 40 years ago, the Malane School was originally located at the corner of Ravenswood and Minnesota Rds in Port Huron Township. In the 1800's the schoolhouse was moved to the corner of Michigan and Ravenswood, where the Malane family owned a farm. It remained an active school until the mid 1950's. The schoolhouse is available for school groups and individual tours. Hours: Call for details (810) 987-6600
In 1996, Township officials moved the schoolhouse to 3800 Lapeer Road behind the Township offices with the vision of creating the Port Huron Township Museum.
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Lakeside #2. | Fabius | St Joseph | Three Rivers, MI | - | Museum |
Nottawa Stone #3. | Nottawa | St Joseph | M-86 Sturgis, MI 26438 | 1870 - 1950 | DORS/Museum. Opened in 1967. State Historic Site National Registry |
Hart | - | Tuscola | Townline near Gera Rd. Moved to Frankenmuth, Saginaw County | 1860 - 1921 | Moved from Tuscola County |
McKinley | Vassar | Tuscola | Vassar, MI | - | Museum |
West Dayton #2 - X | Fremont | Tuscola | Mayville Museum of History 2124 Ohmer Rd Mayville, MI | 1911-1962 | The West Dayton District No. 2 Schoolhouse, constructed in 1911, is a preserved one-room schoolhouse located at the Mayville Museum of History in Mayville, Fremont Township, Tuscola County, Michigan. This historic building serves as a museum. Museum opens on Memorial Day Weekend. Fridays and Saturdays during the summer months from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Special tours can be arranged bycontacting Fran Campbell at (989) 843-0011 |
Geer #4f - X | Superior | Washtenaw | 9981 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth, MI | 1880 - 1982 | Opened in Feb. 1992. Annexed to Plymouth Community Schools. by appointment contact Plymouth Canton Community Schools. The schoolhouse provides a unique learning environment for fourth-graders in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. Not much info. |
Lowden #2. | Augusta | Washtenaw | Moved to Lincoln. Consolidated School. 8850 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 | 1853 - 1924 | Museum. DORS on grounds of Lincoln. Consolidated school. 8550 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Was a residence from 1924 - 1980's |
Town Hall | Pittsfield | Washtenaw | Morgan & Thomas Geddes Farm. Moved 198? to Eastern Michigan University | 1895 - 1957 | Exhibit/DORS. Moved in 1980's. Eastern Michigan University. Washtenaw County Historical Site. YC 48, Standard School |
Weber-Blaess - X | Pittsfield | Washtenaw | 520 Woodland Dr E, Saline, MI 48176
| 1867-mid 1950's | Living History Museum, where young people can have a one-room school experience between the years 1890-1950. The present Weber-Blaess one-room school was built in 1867 in Section 17, on Ellsworth Road in Lodi Township. June 19, 2002 the school was moved from its original location to a one-acre site on Woodland Drive. For further information on the Weber-Blaess Schoolhouse, or how to schedule an event, please contact Saline Community Education 734-401-2080. |
Canton Center #4. | Canton | Wayne | 1150 Canton Center Canton, MI | 1884 - 1955 | Museum. Local History, Open. State Historic Site. Italianate |
McGuffey. | Dearborn | Wayne | New building constructed with McGuffey logs Greenfield Village, Dearborn, MI | 193? - 1969 | DORS/Exhibit Building. Open. Was part of Greenfield Village School System 193? - 1969 |
Miller | Dearborn | Wayne | Reconstructed 194? | - | DORS/Exhibit. Open. Henry Ford/Greenfield Village. Ford attended 18?? Was part of Greenfield Village School System |
Newburg #8f (Livonia District No. 8) - X | Livonia | Wayne | in Greenmead Historical Village, at 20501 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48152 | 1861 - 1922 (Frame building located at Greenmead) | Newburg Schoolhouse (Livonia District No. 8), Greenmead Historical Park, 20501 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48154.
2025 Tour Season: 1-4 p.m. June 22, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 21, and Oct. 5. Admission: $5/adult, $3/child ages 5-17 at Delia's Treasures (Gift Shop). It is located near the stop signs in the middle of the park. Please stop in for your admission sticker. Weekday group tours are available from May through October. Groups must have at least 10 attendees. Please call the office at (248) 477-7375 to schedule a tour. Local Historic Site
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Perrinsville #2/Nankin Mills -X | Nankin | Wayne | Originally at 31755 Cowan Rd, Westland, MI. On October 25, 2016, Perrinsville School was relocated from its original location to the historical village located at the City of Livonia's Greenmead Historical Park | 1856 - 1937 & 1937-1982 | Museum. Hours of Operation: For current visiting hours, please contact Greenmead Historical Park directly. Phone (248) 477-7375.
Westland Historical Commission Westland, MI. State Historic Site |
Romulus #1. - X | Romulus | Wayne | Moved to 11120 Hunt St Romulus, MI 48174-0386 | 1839 - 1900 | Romulus Historical Museum is located in the area's first one-room schoolhouse at Romulus' Downtown Historical Park 11120 Hunt St, Romulus, MI 48174. Built in 1839 it now houses local artifacts. The park is open 7 days a week. The historic buildings are open on Sundays from 1 pm - 4 pm. For more information on our rich history you may contact our Museum Director, Pearl Varner, with the Romulus Historical Society at (734) 697-9628 or the Historical Museum at (734) 942-2340.
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Scotch Settlement #1. | Dearborn | Wayne | Moved in 1929 to Greenfield Village Dearborn, MI | 1861 - | Exhibit Building since 1972. Open. Henry Ford/Greenfield Village. Ford attended 1871 - 1879. Was part of Greenfield Village School System 1929 - 1969 |
Wallaceville #3. | Dearborn | Wayne | 8050 N Gulley Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI | 1876 - 1938 | Exhibit/DORS. Dedicated May 1968 SHS. Open Tours May - Oct & Dec Sun 1-4 Exhibit. DOES by appointment, $3 each. Group tours by appointment. Grounds open daylight hours |
Wash Oak #1f - X | Salem | Wayne | Northville Historical Society
215 Griswold Street, Northville
MI 48167
| 1873 - 1966 | Museum: Mill Race Historical Village. The Northville Historical Society Northville, MI 48167. Moved to the Village in 1975, this building served Washtenaw and Oakland counties as a one-room school from 1873 to 1966. It was originally located on the W side of Currie Rd, between 7 & 8 Mile Rds. Unfortunately, only 30 years after the school opened, it burned-down. This was the only school in the Salem area, so it was quickly rebuilt. This school taught students from 3rd through 12th grade, and spanned across Washtenaw and Oakland Counties. The school remained open and active until 1966. Please contact the office Tel. (248) 348 1845. if you are a teacher and you're interested in having your students spend a day in the one room schoolhouse Private tours are offered at $5 per person with 10 people minimum. Teacher and up to 3 adults get in for free. Guided tours last 1 hour |
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