Friday, November 13, 2015

CALHOUN COUNTY

Battle Creek (aka Beckley) School (1859-1957)

LOCATION3019 Beckley Road, Battle Creek
(Northeast corner of Helmer and Beckley Roads in Battle Creek Township)
Current Use:  Unknown - it is a Michigan Historic Site (August 27, 1970)

Duck Lake School (1883-1888)

LOCATION:  At the curve of U Drive and 26 1/2 Mile Road in Clarence Township
Current Use:  Unknown – it is a Michigan Historic Site

Kellogg School (1873-1960)
LOCATION:  At the northeast corner of 28 Mile Road and M Drive in Clarence Township
Current Use:  Privately Owned


Capitol Hill School (1860-1961)

LOCATION603 Washington St, Marshall 
Across from the County Fairgrounds at the corner of Maple and Washington Streets.  In 1971, this 2-room brick school was designated a Michigan Historic Site. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  
Current Use:  Museum

Houston School District No. 1
 Houston School - Exterior & Interior
LOCATION:  Calhoun County Fairgrounds, 720 Fair St, Marshall
The school was originally located on C Drive South in Fredonia Township.  In 2005, it was moved to the County Fairgrounds
Current Use:  Museum

Bell School
LOCATION:  Originally the Bell School was located in Clarence Township.  The school bell was donated by the Glendon Gifford family and is now located at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Marshall next to the Houston School.  
Current Use:  Museum

Cleveland School
LOCATION:  The Cleveland School was originally located on the Southwest corner of L Drive North and 14 Mile Road in Marshall Township.  In 2011, the family of “Pete” Whitney donated the bell to be displayed next to the Houston School at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Marshall

5 comments:

  1. Not sure if I responded to your question or sent you a picture of Carl School in Ada Twsp, Kent County. Perhaps you can tell me if I did or did not, so I can respond if appropriate.

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    1. Thank you for contacting me - no I have not received a picture of Carl School and would love to see it.

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  2. Does anyone have information about "Dark Corners" school in Lee Township ?

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  3. What is the name of the one room School on B drive north in calhoun county?

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  4. I have a picture of Lee Center School from 1929 which I have posted on Ancestry.com. How do I post it on this site?

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