Mower County Rural Schools |
"An act relating to public schools in Minnesota was passed on the last day of the session, November 1, 1849. It organized the territory into districts, of which the township was the unit, and provided that if a township had within its limits five families it should be considered as one district, but if it contained ten families it should be divided into two districts. Tax levy was provided, and a system of management arranged. The first superintendent of common schools for the territory was Rev. E. D. Neill, who served till 1853. His salary was $100 a year." -History of Mower County, 1911
“The first superintendent of schools of Mower county was J. B. Tollman. He was appointed by the county commissioners, January 5, 1864, at an annual salary of $100, to serve one year, from September 1, 1864. He served until 1867. Following him the superintendents have been: Sherman Page, 1867-69 ; 0. T. Otis, 1869-70; A. S. Pike, 1870; J. T. Williams, 1870-72; A. A. Harwood, 1872-74; E. F. Morgan, 1874-75; N. M. Holbrook, 1875-77; A. H. Tuttle, 1877-81; C. D. Belden, 1881-90; Gertrude Ellis, 1890-1900: Fanny Gies. 1900-07; Grace B. Sherwood. 1907.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"The first school instruction in Mower County was given in the pioneer homes by mothers, who, though they had come to a new country, did not wish their children to grow up on ignorance. The public system in the county started in 1856, and in that year many schools and school districts were organized. It is not known definitely where or when the first public school was opened in Mower county, but the school taught by Maria Vaughan, in Austin, in a log house on the north side of what is now Water street, west of the Chicago Great Western tracks, was one of the earliest. This was in 1855. A school was also opened in Le Roy at about the same time. -History of Mower County, 1911
Read "Experiences of a Rural School Teacher, 1928-1930," by Mrs. Frank T. Dahlgren
"We appreciate the effort all along the line which teachers are making to have their school rooms neat and attractive. While it is not the teacher's place to scrub or clean a school-house we admire those who do it rather than live in dirty rooms. It indicates the lady, for no true woman will endure ancient dirt about her. First cleanliness, then artistic beauty, as far as it is possible to obtain it." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
Read "The Little Log School" from the Tales of Mower County by Jean H. and John Kay Adams, copyright 1949 by Mrs. Jean H. Adams.
Note: For a book first published in 1949, renewal was necessary to continue the copyright after the original 28-year term. If the copyright was not renewed in 1977, the work's U.S. copyright expired and the work entered the public domain. There is no record of the copyright for this book being renewed in 1977.
“The first superintendent of schools of Mower county was J. B. Tollman. He was appointed by the county commissioners, January 5, 1864, at an annual salary of $100, to serve one year, from September 1, 1864. He served until 1867. Following him the superintendents have been: Sherman Page, 1867-69 ; 0. T. Otis, 1869-70; A. S. Pike, 1870; J. T. Williams, 1870-72; A. A. Harwood, 1872-74; E. F. Morgan, 1874-75; N. M. Holbrook, 1875-77; A. H. Tuttle, 1877-81; C. D. Belden, 1881-90; Gertrude Ellis, 1890-1900: Fanny Gies. 1900-07; Grace B. Sherwood. 1907.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"The first school instruction in Mower County was given in the pioneer homes by mothers, who, though they had come to a new country, did not wish their children to grow up on ignorance. The public system in the county started in 1856, and in that year many schools and school districts were organized. It is not known definitely where or when the first public school was opened in Mower county, but the school taught by Maria Vaughan, in Austin, in a log house on the north side of what is now Water street, west of the Chicago Great Western tracks, was one of the earliest. This was in 1855. A school was also opened in Le Roy at about the same time. -History of Mower County, 1911
Read "Experiences of a Rural School Teacher, 1928-1930," by Mrs. Frank T. Dahlgren
"We appreciate the effort all along the line which teachers are making to have their school rooms neat and attractive. While it is not the teacher's place to scrub or clean a school-house we admire those who do it rather than live in dirty rooms. It indicates the lady, for no true woman will endure ancient dirt about her. First cleanliness, then artistic beauty, as far as it is possible to obtain it." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
Read "The Little Log School" from the Tales of Mower County by Jean H. and John Kay Adams, copyright 1949 by Mrs. Jean H. Adams.
Note: For a book first published in 1949, renewal was necessary to continue the copyright after the original 28-year term. If the copyright was not renewed in 1977, the work's U.S. copyright expired and the work entered the public domain. There is no record of the copyright for this book being renewed in 1977.
Adams Village. The Adams village school opened this year with four rooms. Wm. Bugge, the principal, who is a Normal School graduate, has an enrollment of 34, Miss Scanlon who by long and faithful service is the stand-by of the Adams school, has this year taken charge of the second room with 31 enrolled. Miss Slindee has third room with 35 enrolled and Miss Burns in the primary has 48 little people. No school in the county except Austin has so many children under 12 years of age enrolled. The new room which was added to the school building this summer is large, airy and pleasant making the Adams school building as it stands one of the substantial four-room buildings of the county. We trust that the Adams schools will enjoy one of their prosperous years. -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
Austin Village. The first public school in Austin was organized in the summer fo 1856. It was taught by Maria Vaughan in a log house. The Austin High School was completed in 1921.
Brownsdale Village. A two-story, four-room school was built in 1897, in Brownsdale, in time for school to open in the fall.
"We rather dreaded to visit the school at Brownsdale knowing that a school without a building works to a great disadvantage. While this is true we were pleased to find how well and comfortably the pupils in Brownsdale have been provided for. We found Miss Slavin with her thirty-two little people in a store-room which had been freshly papered, a room well aired and heated, with good black-board, single seats, primary charts, free books. It was one of the most delightful schools we have visited. The children worked hard, recited well and their happy faces showed that they enjoyed the work. We found Mr. Page with an enrollment of thirty-six, in another comfortable and really attractive room, well fitted with the necessities of a school-room. The work was more like school work than has been found in the upper departments of the Brownsdale school for some time. We shall look forward eagerly to the completion of the new school building but good work can and we think will be done in the present quarters." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
Clayton Township. “The first school in Clayton township was a summer term kept at the house of W. S. Root in 1872, by Mina Hanna.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Elkton Village. "Miss Nellie Barrett is teaching the school at Elkton. We found here a large school orderly and happy. The children are bright and when their activities are turned in the right direction it is one of the best schools in the county. We prophesy that with the interest the children have in their work and an able teacher to direct them, that the Elkton school will make great progress this winter." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
Grand Meadow Village. The Grand Meadow High School was built in 1903 for $6000. The first graduates were Mattie Bratrud and Volne Davis. The building burned down in 1916.
Lansing Village. The first school district was organized in 1858, and classes were held in the home of John Pettibone. Ann Mathieson was the teacher. The school was built in 1866, and was taken down in 1915, when a new school was built.
LeRoy Village. In 1868. a two-story brick school building was built at a cost of $5,000. The first class graduated in 1892. Members of that class were William Allen, May Avery, Henry Bishop, Anna Kasson, and Maude McKnight.
Lyle Village. The Lyle Public School was built in 1906, and was the township's second school. The cost to build was $15,000.
Pleasant Valley Village. The first school in the town was taught by Caroline Hoag, in the summer of 1858. The sessions were held in a small cabin 12x12, and eight feet high, built for that purpose, or rather, for a double purpose; it stood on runners, and during winter was used as a preemption shanty, remaining on one claim long enough for the occupant to "prove up," and then being hauled by an ox team to another; in summers generally stationed on section 11 or section 12, and devoted to the use of the school. The historic building may now be seen in the southeast quarter of section 11. It is owned by A. J. Holcomb, and has been convened into a woodshed.
Racine Township. “The first school in this township was built in 1856. Rev. Thomas J. Lake was an early teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Taopi Village. The Taopi School was built in 1914, with students from grade to high school. The building was sold in 1962.
Udolpho Township. "The first school in what is now Udolpho township was a select school taught by Eliza A. Wilcox in a part of her father's residence. This was a three months' term in the winter of 1856-57. Eliza also taught a term of district school in the summer of 1857 in the house of Thomas Richardson, in section 16. For her services the teacher received $2 a week and boarded around." -History of Mower County, 1911
Norwegian school; Udolpho Township. The Norwegian settlers of this township have six months school in which their language is taught. The settlement is divided into six districts. They have six months of school during the year, one month in each district. These schools are each taught in their turn by one teacher.
Pleasant Valley Township. “The first school in this township was taught by Carolina Hoag in the summer of 1858. The sessions were held in a small cabin, twelve by twelve, and eight feet high. This house stood on runners and during winters was used as a preemption shanty, remaining on one claim long enough for the occupant to "prove up," and then being hauled by an ox team to another claim. In summers it was generally stationed on sections 11 or 12 and devoted to school purposes. Later it was converted into a wood shed.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"The first three districts organized by the commissioners of Mower county, July 7, 1856, were district number 1, now district number 16, in Frankford township; district number 2, all of what is now Red Rock township, and district number 3, new districts number 35 and 36 in Racine township. District 1 included sections 13, 14, 23, 24, 25 and 26 and the east half of sections 15, 22 and 27 in township 103, range 14. The petition was presented by J. W. Farquir and others. District 2 included all of township 103, range 17, and the petition was presented by John L. Johnson. District 3 included the south half of section 1 and all of sections 2,3, 10, 11 and 12, township 103, range 14. The petition was presented by Louis Chamberlain." -History of Mower County, 1911
District 1; LeRoy Township. “District 1 had its first school within its present limits at the home of Henry Meyers in the summer of 1866. The school was taught by Adaline Gates. The next season Emma Klapper taught in the same house. In the summer of 1867 a stone schoolhouse was erected on the southwest quarter of section 1. In this building Emma Peters taught the first term in the summer of 1868. A new modern building has been erected one-half mile west.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Emily B. Engelsen. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 2; LeRoy Township. “This district was provided with its first schoolhouse in 1861. It was located on the northwest quarter of section 9. The first teacher here was Flora Raynolds. In 1871 a new frame building was erected on the northeast quarter of section 9. James Pierce taught the first term of school in this house. The children from this district are now transported to the village school of Le Roy.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Helen E. Leach. -History of Mower County, 1884
"Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term. District No. 2-Mrs. T. M. Gerry, Teacher. Mary Estlick, Fannie Hale, Herbert Hale, Eddie Plummer, Andrew Thompson, Frank Sheperd."
-Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
"On motion, petition of Robert Cooper and others, for a new school district to be taken from School District No 2, to be comprised of the following territory, to-wit: Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16,17, 18, 21, and 22, Town 102, Range 14, was granted." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, Oct 03, 1872-Page 3-Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, at its Session, held September 23
District 3; Bennington Township. “The first school in this township was taught by Mary McKinney. A schoolhouse was erected about 1860 in the southeast quarter of section 30. A new modern building occupies the old site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Terisa Walker. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 3; Racine Township. “Old district 3. which included the present districts 35 and 36, was organized July 7, 1856.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 4; LeRoy Township. "The first schoolhouse erected in the county was in what is now district No. 4, in Le Roy township. This was built of logs, donated and put up by the citizens on the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 29, township 101, range 14. This land was donated for school purposes by J. M. Wykoff, still a resident of LeRoy, the site of this pioneer school was a part of the John Frank farm. The old building is still in existence, and is located on the farm occupied by George Klapper. The first teacher in this old schoolhouse was Melissa Allen, daughter of David Allen, and afterward wife of Isaac C. Spencer. The teachers who followed her were N. B. Todd, A. J. Porter, Isaac Smith, Celinda Burnap, Eliza Pierce and Emma Knapp. N. B. Todd, the second teacher was a brother-in-law of J. M. Wykoff. Probably the only pupil still remaining in this vicinity who attended the session of this early school is Mrs. L. W. Prosser, who lives near Le Roy. Mrs. Prosser is a daughter of W. B. Spencer, who was a prominent pioneer of the early days." -History of Mower County, 1911
“The early history of this district has already been related. In 1871 the present site was selected and a building erected on the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 31. Around the schoolhouse in this district there still cling fond recollections of pioneer days. Here the Methodist Episcopal class was organized, and here the first revival meeting was held by Rev. Norton. Then there were the debating society gatherings and many other public meetings of much importance in the social and political life of the early days.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Anna Lukens. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 5; LeRoy Village; LeRoy Township. “The first school in this district was held in a house belonging to Daniel Caswell, in the summer of 1857. That fall a stone schoolhouse was built in the old village of Le Roy. This building "served as schoolhouse, church and public hall. After the advent of the railroad and the building up of the new village of Le Roy this was sold to the Lutheran church organization and a new schoolhouse was erected. Le Roy now has a fine high school building.” -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a village school. The 1884 summer term was taught by Edw. K. Cheadle, Virginia Strother, and Nora Martz. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 6; Austin Township. This was a joint district. The 1884 summer term taught by Winifred Morgan. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 6; Adams Township. “This district was organized in 1858 and a small schoolhouse was erected of logs and covered with hay. The building was located in section 29. The term of school in this house was taught in the winter of 1858-59 by R. M. Rooney. The house was burned by a prairie fire the following summer. Another log house was erected on the site of the old one, and in this Mr. Rooney was also the first teacher. This building was likewise burned and a good substantial frame was erected one-half mile south of the old one in section 32. The first teacher in this house was Nils Nason.” -History of Mower County, 1911
There was no summer term taught in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 7, Adams Township. “District 7 was organized in 1858. A schoolhouse was located in section 8. The house is now located in section 9.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Nils Anderson taught the summer term in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
In 1884, the school building was moved to Section 9, across the road. This one acre was bought from Paul Anderson for the school. In 1915, it was moved to the village of Adams. It was then used for the parochial school there. Some who served on the school board were Nels Johnson, Hans Hanson, Eric Weness, Severine Rogne, and Iver Tiegen. Teachers: Nils Anderson, Carrie L. Slindee, Ollova Morgen, Mamie Schow, Carrie Tiegen, Nellie Hanson, Carrie Kiefer, Ida Johnson.
Austin Village. The first public school in Austin was organized in the summer fo 1856. It was taught by Maria Vaughan in a log house. The Austin High School was completed in 1921.
Brownsdale Village. A two-story, four-room school was built in 1897, in Brownsdale, in time for school to open in the fall.
"We rather dreaded to visit the school at Brownsdale knowing that a school without a building works to a great disadvantage. While this is true we were pleased to find how well and comfortably the pupils in Brownsdale have been provided for. We found Miss Slavin with her thirty-two little people in a store-room which had been freshly papered, a room well aired and heated, with good black-board, single seats, primary charts, free books. It was one of the most delightful schools we have visited. The children worked hard, recited well and their happy faces showed that they enjoyed the work. We found Mr. Page with an enrollment of thirty-six, in another comfortable and really attractive room, well fitted with the necessities of a school-room. The work was more like school work than has been found in the upper departments of the Brownsdale school for some time. We shall look forward eagerly to the completion of the new school building but good work can and we think will be done in the present quarters." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
Clayton Township. “The first school in Clayton township was a summer term kept at the house of W. S. Root in 1872, by Mina Hanna.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Elkton Village. "Miss Nellie Barrett is teaching the school at Elkton. We found here a large school orderly and happy. The children are bright and when their activities are turned in the right direction it is one of the best schools in the county. We prophesy that with the interest the children have in their work and an able teacher to direct them, that the Elkton school will make great progress this winter." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
Grand Meadow Village. The Grand Meadow High School was built in 1903 for $6000. The first graduates were Mattie Bratrud and Volne Davis. The building burned down in 1916.
Lansing Village. The first school district was organized in 1858, and classes were held in the home of John Pettibone. Ann Mathieson was the teacher. The school was built in 1866, and was taken down in 1915, when a new school was built.
LeRoy Village. In 1868. a two-story brick school building was built at a cost of $5,000. The first class graduated in 1892. Members of that class were William Allen, May Avery, Henry Bishop, Anna Kasson, and Maude McKnight.
Lyle Village. The Lyle Public School was built in 1906, and was the township's second school. The cost to build was $15,000.
Pleasant Valley Village. The first school in the town was taught by Caroline Hoag, in the summer of 1858. The sessions were held in a small cabin 12x12, and eight feet high, built for that purpose, or rather, for a double purpose; it stood on runners, and during winter was used as a preemption shanty, remaining on one claim long enough for the occupant to "prove up," and then being hauled by an ox team to another; in summers generally stationed on section 11 or section 12, and devoted to the use of the school. The historic building may now be seen in the southeast quarter of section 11. It is owned by A. J. Holcomb, and has been convened into a woodshed.
Racine Township. “The first school in this township was built in 1856. Rev. Thomas J. Lake was an early teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Taopi Village. The Taopi School was built in 1914, with students from grade to high school. The building was sold in 1962.
Udolpho Township. "The first school in what is now Udolpho township was a select school taught by Eliza A. Wilcox in a part of her father's residence. This was a three months' term in the winter of 1856-57. Eliza also taught a term of district school in the summer of 1857 in the house of Thomas Richardson, in section 16. For her services the teacher received $2 a week and boarded around." -History of Mower County, 1911
Norwegian school; Udolpho Township. The Norwegian settlers of this township have six months school in which their language is taught. The settlement is divided into six districts. They have six months of school during the year, one month in each district. These schools are each taught in their turn by one teacher.
Pleasant Valley Township. “The first school in this township was taught by Carolina Hoag in the summer of 1858. The sessions were held in a small cabin, twelve by twelve, and eight feet high. This house stood on runners and during winters was used as a preemption shanty, remaining on one claim long enough for the occupant to "prove up," and then being hauled by an ox team to another claim. In summers it was generally stationed on sections 11 or 12 and devoted to school purposes. Later it was converted into a wood shed.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"The first three districts organized by the commissioners of Mower county, July 7, 1856, were district number 1, now district number 16, in Frankford township; district number 2, all of what is now Red Rock township, and district number 3, new districts number 35 and 36 in Racine township. District 1 included sections 13, 14, 23, 24, 25 and 26 and the east half of sections 15, 22 and 27 in township 103, range 14. The petition was presented by J. W. Farquir and others. District 2 included all of township 103, range 17, and the petition was presented by John L. Johnson. District 3 included the south half of section 1 and all of sections 2,3, 10, 11 and 12, township 103, range 14. The petition was presented by Louis Chamberlain." -History of Mower County, 1911
District 1; LeRoy Township. “District 1 had its first school within its present limits at the home of Henry Meyers in the summer of 1866. The school was taught by Adaline Gates. The next season Emma Klapper taught in the same house. In the summer of 1867 a stone schoolhouse was erected on the southwest quarter of section 1. In this building Emma Peters taught the first term in the summer of 1868. A new modern building has been erected one-half mile west.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Emily B. Engelsen. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 2; LeRoy Township. “This district was provided with its first schoolhouse in 1861. It was located on the northwest quarter of section 9. The first teacher here was Flora Raynolds. In 1871 a new frame building was erected on the northeast quarter of section 9. James Pierce taught the first term of school in this house. The children from this district are now transported to the village school of Le Roy.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Helen E. Leach. -History of Mower County, 1884
"Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term. District No. 2-Mrs. T. M. Gerry, Teacher. Mary Estlick, Fannie Hale, Herbert Hale, Eddie Plummer, Andrew Thompson, Frank Sheperd."
-Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
"On motion, petition of Robert Cooper and others, for a new school district to be taken from School District No 2, to be comprised of the following territory, to-wit: Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16,17, 18, 21, and 22, Town 102, Range 14, was granted." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, Oct 03, 1872-Page 3-Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, at its Session, held September 23
District 3; Bennington Township. “The first school in this township was taught by Mary McKinney. A schoolhouse was erected about 1860 in the southeast quarter of section 30. A new modern building occupies the old site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Terisa Walker. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 3; Racine Township. “Old district 3. which included the present districts 35 and 36, was organized July 7, 1856.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 4; LeRoy Township. "The first schoolhouse erected in the county was in what is now district No. 4, in Le Roy township. This was built of logs, donated and put up by the citizens on the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 29, township 101, range 14. This land was donated for school purposes by J. M. Wykoff, still a resident of LeRoy, the site of this pioneer school was a part of the John Frank farm. The old building is still in existence, and is located on the farm occupied by George Klapper. The first teacher in this old schoolhouse was Melissa Allen, daughter of David Allen, and afterward wife of Isaac C. Spencer. The teachers who followed her were N. B. Todd, A. J. Porter, Isaac Smith, Celinda Burnap, Eliza Pierce and Emma Knapp. N. B. Todd, the second teacher was a brother-in-law of J. M. Wykoff. Probably the only pupil still remaining in this vicinity who attended the session of this early school is Mrs. L. W. Prosser, who lives near Le Roy. Mrs. Prosser is a daughter of W. B. Spencer, who was a prominent pioneer of the early days." -History of Mower County, 1911
“The early history of this district has already been related. In 1871 the present site was selected and a building erected on the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 31. Around the schoolhouse in this district there still cling fond recollections of pioneer days. Here the Methodist Episcopal class was organized, and here the first revival meeting was held by Rev. Norton. Then there were the debating society gatherings and many other public meetings of much importance in the social and political life of the early days.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Anna Lukens. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 5; LeRoy Village; LeRoy Township. “The first school in this district was held in a house belonging to Daniel Caswell, in the summer of 1857. That fall a stone schoolhouse was built in the old village of Le Roy. This building "served as schoolhouse, church and public hall. After the advent of the railroad and the building up of the new village of Le Roy this was sold to the Lutheran church organization and a new schoolhouse was erected. Le Roy now has a fine high school building.” -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a village school. The 1884 summer term was taught by Edw. K. Cheadle, Virginia Strother, and Nora Martz. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 6; Austin Township. This was a joint district. The 1884 summer term taught by Winifred Morgan. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 6; Adams Township. “This district was organized in 1858 and a small schoolhouse was erected of logs and covered with hay. The building was located in section 29. The term of school in this house was taught in the winter of 1858-59 by R. M. Rooney. The house was burned by a prairie fire the following summer. Another log house was erected on the site of the old one, and in this Mr. Rooney was also the first teacher. This building was likewise burned and a good substantial frame was erected one-half mile south of the old one in section 32. The first teacher in this house was Nils Nason.” -History of Mower County, 1911
There was no summer term taught in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 7, Adams Township. “District 7 was organized in 1858. A schoolhouse was located in section 8. The house is now located in section 9.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Nils Anderson taught the summer term in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
In 1884, the school building was moved to Section 9, across the road. This one acre was bought from Paul Anderson for the school. In 1915, it was moved to the village of Adams. It was then used for the parochial school there. Some who served on the school board were Nels Johnson, Hans Hanson, Eric Weness, Severine Rogne, and Iver Tiegen. Teachers: Nils Anderson, Carrie L. Slindee, Ollova Morgen, Mamie Schow, Carrie Tiegen, Nellie Hanson, Carrie Kiefer, Ida Johnson.
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The District #7 school building when it was used for the Little Cedar Lutheran Parochial School in the town of Adams
"In district 7 we found Miss Lauretta Guiney teaching her third year. The school is supplied with good slate board, free books, library, set of maps in case and small globe. The draw-back to the work in this the largest school district in Mower County is poor attendance. The work of the teacher was good." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent:
Information on District 7 was given by Mrs. Daisy Johnson. Her brother, Arnold Severson, who attended this school had these interesting reminiscences of the years he spent attending the school. "The Seversons lived three miles from the schoolhouse so they would walk that distance every morning and after school. He remembers carrying his lunch in a tin pail and of one family that always brought "syrup sandwiches" which were pretty well soaked up by noon. A boy was hired to start the fire and was paid 10 cents a day for the job. Mrs. Eunice Rice would come to visit the school at least once during the year, traveling in a horse and buggy. She would tell of her experiences in her travels and brought an ostrich egg to show during one of her visits."
Information on District 7 was given by Mrs. Daisy Johnson. Her brother, Arnold Severson, who attended this school had these interesting reminiscences of the years he spent attending the school. "The Seversons lived three miles from the schoolhouse so they would walk that distance every morning and after school. He remembers carrying his lunch in a tin pail and of one family that always brought "syrup sandwiches" which were pretty well soaked up by noon. A boy was hired to start the fire and was paid 10 cents a day for the job. Mrs. Eunice Rice would come to visit the school at least once during the year, traveling in a horse and buggy. She would tell of her experiences in her travels and brought an ostrich egg to show during one of her visits."
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Souvenir booklet from District No. 7, Adams Township, 1898-1899. Carrie L. Slindee, Teacher.
N. C. Johnson, Director; R. F. Nelson, Clerk' A. O. Neus, Treasurer.
N. C. Johnson, Director; R. F. Nelson, Clerk' A. O. Neus, Treasurer.
District 8; Village School; Adams Township. “District 8 is the village school of Adams. It was organized in 1858, and a schoolhouse was erected in section 11 in 1873. At present there is a four-room graded school.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“A good school house 24x32, has just been built at Adams.” – Mower County Transcript, Thu, Jul 03, 1873-Page 3
This was a village school. The 1884 summer term was taught by Myra Maxwell. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 9; Lyle Township. This is an independent district, which was organized on February 20, 1874. A house was built early in the season, and Miss Diantha Kilgore taught here during the summer time. Three years later, a fine frame building, 28x44 feet and 24 feet high, was erected for the school, at a cost of $3,100. It is well finished, and is by far the best school house in the county outside of Austin. Sherwin Clow was the first to practice pedagogy within its walls; Linna B. Evans, of Osage, Iowa, is now the latest. Prior to the organization of the district, a school was taught by Izvia Clark, in a house owned by William Moran. This was in the summer of 1873.
District 9 - Pinehurst School; Nevada Township. “In 1857 the scholars living within the present limits attended a school taught by Osroe Peterson in the home of Hans Swenson. School was taught in other private houses until the winter of 1865-66, when a log schoolhouse was built on the northeast corner of section 31, the money being raised by subscription. Afterward a tax was levied and the money refunded. Christiana Goby was the first teacher in this house. In 1882 a frame house was erected a few rods west of the old site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by M. O. Anderson. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 10-Gregg School; Nevada Township. “The first school in this district was taught by Sarah Austin in 1858, in a claim shanty belonging to Gregg & Austin. In 1860 a log house was erected for school purposes in the southeast corner of section 7. Delang Richardson was the first teacher. Later a frame house was erected, and S. Clow was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Delia Anderson taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 11-Nevada Center School; Nevada Township. “The first school in this district was held in a board shanty owned by James Gerard, located in section 21. The next term was taught by Belinda Robinson in a claim shanty in section 22. The first schoolhouse in the town and district was built in 1858, on the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of section 28, Martin Hanson having given one acre for school purposes. In 1872 a new house was erected on the old site. The first teacher in this house was Nels Kalkon.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"On motion, the petition of John Ulverling, and others, for a new School District to be comprised of part of School District No. 11, to-wit: Sections 36, 25, 24, south half of section 13, east three quarters of 35, east three quarters of 26, all of section 23, except the west half of southwest quarter was granted." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, Jul 04, 1872-Page 4: Proceeding of the Board of County Commissioners at the session held June 25, 1872.
The 1884 summer term was taught by Fred Clow. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 12-Excelsior School; Lyle Township. "About the year 1859 the first school was taught in this district by Rev. Samuel Loomis in a log house standing in section 3. Not long after this a schoolhouse was built through the united efforts of the people. James Foster furnished poplar logs for the body of the house. C. H. Huntington furnished the burr oak logs for the foundation. The men of the district cut down trees and erected the building. A new house was erected on the same site about 1879. Al. Hicock was the first teacher in this house." -History of Mower County, 1911
Charley Aultfather gives this vivid description of the inside of the old log school. It is taken from the souvenir booklet, 1859-1959, put out by pupils, teachers and people of the district. "On the north and south sides of the room were shelves about three feet from the floor. A narrow straight shelf was under these shelves where books, slates and pencils were kept. Long benches without backs faced them. A row of lower benches were behind these for the little boys and girls. The big boys sat on one side of the room and the girls on the other. A stove stood in the middle of the room. Logs were used for fuel. When the children recited they stood in a straight line in front of the teacher's desk. The Wilson and Monroe Readers, the National Speller and The Copy Book were used. The teacher had a hickory stick but never had to use it."
Jessie S. Deming taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
This schoolhouse from District 12 has been moved to the Mower County Fairgrounds and takes its place in the Mower County Historical Center as a symbol of all the many rural schools of Mower county which are no more.
District 13-Woodbury School; Lyle Township. "The first school in this district, as well as the first taught in the town, was in session during the summer of 1856. taught by Maria Vaughan, in a log house built by one Pinkerton on the northeast quarter of section 32. Zillah Beach afterward taught in Lorenzo Moshier's house, on the northwest quarter of section 29. Thomas Parker was an early teacher here. Rev. Samuel Loomis taught in Samuel Surface's house. In 1860 the district purchased a frame building in Otranto and moved it to the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of section 23. T. J. Locke, C. R. Houston, Ervin Lyle and Dora Clappsaddle were early teachers in that house, which was in use until 1874. In this year was built a house in the northeast quarter of section 32. S. Anna McCune was the first to teach in this house. In the spring of 1908 this building was burned and was replaced by a modern frame building on the same site. The first teacher in this building was Dora Drewes." -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Eliza Kirby. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 14-Silver Maple School; Lyle Township. "A log house situated on the southeast quarter of section 5 and formerly owned by John Tiftt, housed the first school in the district. School was kept here four terms, beginning in 1856, with Nellie Hawkins as first instructor. In 1870 a frame building was erected for the school on the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of section 5. The first who taught in this house was Amelia Houghton, afterward Mrs. M. B. Slocum. The building was later removed to the southeast quarter of section 5." -History of Mower County, 1911
Sarah Robertson taught the summer term in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
Mrs. D. Molde was the teacher in 1942. Board members that year were J. K. Magee, A. Campbell and Mrs. N. Monahan. Teachers: Nellie Hawkins, Amelia Houghton, Sarah Robertson.
District 15-Minnercka School; Lyle Township. "The first school in this district was taught by Thomas Parker in a log house on the property of Joseph Thompson in the southeast corner of section 27. This was replaced in 1867 by a frame building in the northeast quarter of section 34. The first teacher in this was a Miss Carpenter from Michigan. Five years later in 1872 a larger house was erected on the same site, J. W. Weiser was the first teacher in this building. This building was destroyed by cyclone and replaced with a frame edifice. A beautiful surrounding grove was also destroyed by the storm" -History of Mower County, 1911
"School District No. 15 is progressing finely, with an average attendance of between thirty and forty pupils. Mr. Dinsmore, the teacher, informs us that the winter term will close about the first of March." - Mower County Transcript; Thu, Jan 18, 1872-Page 3.
Emeline Clark taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 16; Frankford Township. "The first three districts organized by the commissioners of Mower county, July 7, 1856, were district number 1, now district number 16, in Frankford township; district number 2, all of what is now Red Rock township, and district number 3, new districts number 35 and 36 in Racine township. District 1 included sections 13, 14, 23, 24, 25 and 26 and the east half of sections 15, 22 and 27 in township 103, range 14. The petition was presented by J. W. Farquir and others." -History of Mower County, 1911
Frankford. District 16. “This district was originally organized as District 1 and was the first district in the county. The first school taught in Frankford township was in a room over Francis Tebout's store in the village of Frankford in 1856. Miss Cunningham was the first teacher. The first schoolhouse built in this district was in 1867. in section 24. It was built of stone. The first teacher was N. W. Boyes.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term. District No. 16-George D. Knox, Teacher. Freddie Lawrence, Wm. Fryer, Charles Lawrence, Nathan F. Lamb, Willie Lawrence, Wm. J. Lamb., George F. Gillet." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
This was a village school. The 1884 summer term was taught by Lizzie Anker. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 17; Frankford Township. District 17. “The first permanent school in this district was built in 1873, on section 36, and G. A. Elder taught the first school in this building. Prior to this time a temporary board shanty 12x14, costing $25, was used. The first teacher was Mrs. Lamberton, who taught three months at $25 a month.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"In school district number 17, a new school house, of grand architectural beauty, has been built this Spring, and is to be dedicated next Sabbath, by Professor F. A. Elder, of the Winona Normal School, assisted by A. M. Hutchinson and Rev. Washburn, of Spring Valley." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, Jun 27, 1872-Page 4
“The school in district number 17 is progressing finely, with a Mr. Geo. A. Elder, of this place, and a graduate of the Winona Normal School, acting as teacher. The school has been in operation since the middle of November.” – Mower County Transcript, Thu, Feb 13, 1873-Page 3
The 1884 summer term was taught by Susan E. Russell. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 18; Bennington Township. “The schoolhouse in this district was erected in 1875 on the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of section 12. The schoolhouse is now located one-half mile west of the old site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Julia A. Kirwin. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 19; Frankford Township. “The first school in this district was taught by W. F. Grummings, in 1857, in a log house built by Bothomel Canady, on the northwest quarter of section 22. In 1870 the district erected a frame building on the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of section 21.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“In school district number 19, some of the wide-a-wake citizens have organized a lyceum and are spending one evening each week in discussing some of the great qualities which are agitating the people who chance to live in this section of country.”– Mower County Transcript, Thu, Feb 13, 1873-Page 3
The 1884 summer term was taught by Kittie L. Bassler. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 20; Austin Township. The 1884 summer term was taught by Addie Teeter and Anna Vail. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 20-Overcamp School; Grand Meadow Township. “District 20, according to G. J. Gilbertson, was organized May 1, 1868, with A. O. Finhart as treasurer, 0. W. Case as clerk and B. F. Langworthy as director. A new schoolhouse was built in 1884, replacing the one erected when the district was organized. Later a belfry was added and a fine bell purchased. The building is equipped with the Smith heating and ventilating system, a good supply of slate blackboards and a sanitary water fountain. A first grade teacher has been employed for the past ten years, and the school is doing excellent work.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term." District No. 20-Malinda Brown, Teacher. May Case, Harry Case, Freddy Case, Arne Arneson. -Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
The 1884 summer session was taught by May S. Wood. -History of Mower County, 1884
In 1942, the teacher was Belva Skustad. In 1944-45, Ruth Lewis Athens and Audrey Maley Queensland taught the school. The board members those years were Leo Calkins, Otis Miland, and Mel Skaran. Virginia Johanns Callan also taught in District 20. Teacher: May S. Wood.
District 21; Grand Meadow Township. “District 21, according to C. A. Grimm, was organized some forty-three years ago. The records have all been lost, and the memory of the old inhabitants is vague on the subject.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“District 21, south half of section 35;” -History of Mower County, 1911
"Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term. District No. 21-Lella Brown, Teacher. Griffith Rice, Willie Rice, Ada Flint, Elsie Flint." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
No report was received for the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 22; Windom Township. “This district was organized in 1865 and a frame house erected on the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of section 10, in which Melinda Brown taught the first school. Roswell Slocum donated half an acre for the schoolhouse site. The lumber was drawn from Winona, Obadiah Smith erecting the building." -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Maggie Eagan. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 23; Windom Township. “District 23 originally included the present district 40. After the separation, in 1867, a temporary building was erected in the southwestern part of the northwest quarter of section 7. Amanda Streavor taught the first term in this building. In 1868 a frame house was built. Rebecca Otis taught the first school in this building.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Jennie S. Shortt. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 24; Windom Township. “District 24 was organized in 1857. The first school was taught by Mrs. Horatio Marsh in her home. Mary Slaven completed the term. The following year a schoolhouse was erected on the north half of the southeast quarter of section 20, by subscription. Kate Bailey was the first teacher in the house. In 1868 a frame house was erected on the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 29, with Agnes Hull as the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Belle Hunkins. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 25; Windom Township. "After Rose Creek was designated as district 25, in 1874, and the remainder of the district set off as No. 88, a frame house was erected in the village and Mary J. Gregory taught the first term. In the summer of 1908 a four-room brick building was erected in Rose Creek, modern in every respect." -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a village school. The 1884 summer term was taught by W. T. Dudley. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 26-Woodson School; Austin Township. "The first school in this district was taught in the house of M. J. Woodson by his son Henry in the summer of 1858, the young man receiving $10 a month for his services. James Johnson taught the second term of school in the same house. In 1859 a log house was erected on the northeast quarter of section 10. George and Oliver Beemis gave the logs which were cut and drawn to the spot l)y M. J. and W. A. Woodson and H. Van Winkle. Abbie Litchfield, now Mrs. Eugene Crane, of Minneapolis, was the first teacher in this house. George Emery was the first teacher in the frame house built on the southwest corner of section 11." -History of Mower County, 1911
"Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term. District No. 26-Delia F. Ricker, Teacher. Job Morse, Rocepha Chapman." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
H. Waterman taught the summer term in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
"On motion, the petition of John C. Mills, to be set off from School District No. 26, and attached to District No. 23, was granted" -Mower County Transcript; Thu. Oct 03, 1872-Page 3-Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, at its Session, held September 23
District 26; Grand Meadow Township. “District 26, northwest quarter of section 12;” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 27; Village of Austin: Austin Township. Teachers who were paid for the 1871-1872 school year according to the Annual Financial Statement of the Board of Education of the Village of Austin, Independent School District No. 27, Mower County, Minn. Eva D. Sherbondi, Amy Sweet, Louisa Burdick, Ella J. Cook, Viola E. Fuller, H. L. Strong, Millie A. Mayhew, Julia A. Hobart, Loi B. Cook, Roselle M. Pierce, Agnes A. George, Ella Thompson, Lucinda A. Lowry, Ada A. Noble, Flora Crane, Sarah Davidson. –Mower County Transcript, Thu, Oct 03, 1872
This was a village school. The 1884 summer term was taught by A.W. Rankin and 10 assistants. -History of Mower County, 1884
"This district embraces the city of Austin. The first school in Austin township outside the limits of the city was taught in the winter of 1857, in the building of Robert Autis." -History of Mower County, 1911
District 28-Cedar City School; Austin Township. "This district was originated at a meeting held at the house of D. L. Chandler in the winter of 1856-57. Welcome Osborne, D. L. Chandler and George Phelps were the first officers in this district. In the summer of 1857 a log schoolhouse was built on the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of section 32. Delang Richardson was the first teacher in this house, which was in use five years.. Then a house was built in the southwest corner of section 28. Mary Hoag Avas the first teacher." -History of Mower County, 1911
Gertie Sherwood taught the summer term in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 28; Red Rock Township. Organized in 1856, and a school house built that year. The first teacher was Miss Sarah Ticknor. This school house was burned in 1858, but immediately rebuilt. This house was also burned in 1871, and replaced by the one now standing. The teachers for the summer term of 1884 were Mr. H. Perrin and Miss Cora Lynch. Teachers: Sarah Ticknor, H.E. Perrin, Cora E. Lynch.
"Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term. District No. 28-Frank Wells, Teacher. Earnest Gleason." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
District 29-Varco Station/Enterprise School; Austin Township. "The first schoolhouse in this district was erected in 1857, at a "bee" of the neighbors, being built from logs. Money was raised by subscription to complete the building. Delang Richardson was the first to teach in this house. The building was located in the southeast corner of section 23. In 1864 the building was burned and a stone house was erected on the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of section 25. Forest Marsh was the first teacher. In 1879 this building was torn down and a frame building was erected. Mary Hood was the first teacher in this house." -History of Mower County, 1911
Cecelia Mueller tells of the activities at the school: "Enterprise had many things going on through the years. Funeral services were conducted there. The Grange and other agricultural societies held meetings at the school to teach farmers about using fertilizers for better crops and introduced other new ideas. Election meetings, dances, picnics and family reunions made the Enterprise School a busy social center. This was also one of the schools where the girls from the Normal Training School came for their practice teaching." Cecelia Mueller taught the Enterprise School in 1927 and 1928.
District 29; Windom Township. Taught by Delang Richardson, Forest Marsh, Mary Flood. Established in 1857
District 30; Lansing Township. A joint district. Summer term in 1884 was taught by Alice Kearns at a wage of $20. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 30; Racine Township. “The records of this district have been lost. The old schoolhouse stood on the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of section 11. In 1892 a new house was built on the southeast corner of the same quarter. The first teacher in the new building was Jennie Kelly. For this information the publishers are indebted to Aug. Buekholz.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“District 30, southwest quarter of section 11;” -History of Mower County, 1911
"On motion, the petition of O. P. Shaffer and others to detach the Southwest quarter of Section 1, T. 104, Range 14, from School District No. 83, of Olmsted county, and attach it to School District No. 30, of Mower county, was granted as far as it related to Mower County." - Mower County Transcript; Thu, Mar 21, 1872-Page 3; Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Mower County at Session held March 12th, 1872.
"Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term. District No. 30-Thos. Edwards, Teacher. George Sanborn, Alice Graves, Frank Tanner, Buport Tanner, Mary Graves, Mary Bacon, Osro Woodard, Hubert Dickens, Nellie Bacon, Katie Wight, Cena Sprague, Delia Tilton." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
The 1884 summer term was taught by Hattie E. Bonner. -History of Mower County, 1884.
District No. 31; Racine Township. “District 31, like so many of the districts, has not preserved its early records. According to H. 0. Lewis, a schoolhouse was built in section 7 in 1863 and was burned in September, 1905. It was rebuilt the same fall on the old site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“District 31, southeast quarter of section 7” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Lizzie D. Carson. -History of Mower County, 1884.
District No. 32; Racine Township. “District 32 was organized in 1867. William Brown, clerk for fifteen years, says: "The schoolhouse was built in 1868 and still stands on the same spot, although it has been raised and shingled. The early records were burned when Henry Schroeder's house was destroyed. We cannot find whether school was taught in 1868, but we think not. Alden Douglas taught in 1869-70. Frank Glover, now of Racine, taught the school in 1871. We came in 1868, but lived in section 8, Pleasant Valley, and did not move to section 24 until 1870." -History of Mower County, 1911
“District 32, southeast quarter of section 19” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Winnie B. Clark. -History of Mower County, 1884.
District No. 32; Clayton Township. A schoolhouse was built in this district on the northwest corner of Section 32 in 1876. Miss D. K. Lee was the first teacher.
District 33; Racine Township. "The school in District No. 33, closed on March 16th, having been taught during the past four months by W. F. Glover, of Racine. A large number of visitors were present, among whom were many of the patrons of the school. The examination showed that the pupils had improved their time and the teacher's labor had not been in vain. Number of pupils enrolled, 38; average attendance, 30-5/8. Miss Anna Stewart and Master Wallace Kenyon were not tardy during the term, and Masters Wm. Kenyon and Clarence Reed were present every day. The prize for drawing the best map was awarded to Miss. Adelia Johnson. Those who were most at the head of their different classes in spelling were Clarence Reed, Lottie Reed, Willie Pew, and Jennie Reed. Everything passed off pleasantly, and teacher and pupils bade each other a kind farewell." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, Apr 25, 1872-Page 3; Correspondence
The 1884 summer term was taught by Mary A. Kingsley. -History of Mower County, 1884.
“District 33, according to L. H. Eastman, was organized about 1860, and the schoolhouse erected the same year on the southwest corner of the south sixty of the northwest quarter of section 27. Miss Quigley was the first teacher. In 1884 a new schoolhouse was built on the corner of the north half of the southwest quarter of section 27.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“District 33, west half of section 27” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 34; Racine Village/Racine Township. "Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term. District No. 34-L. J. Mason, Teacher. Bennie Hinman, Eddie Chamberlain, Geo. Chamberlain, Albert Schroder." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
The 1884 summer term was taught by Nellie Harris. -History of Mower County, 1884.
District 35; Frankford Township. “The first schoolhouse in this district was erected of logs in 1856, and was located on the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 11. The first teacher was either Frank Johnson or John Fell. In 1877 the log house was torn down and a new building erected.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“On motion, the petition of A. J. Felch asking that the north half of the southeast quarter of Sec. 1, Town 103, Range 14, be taken from School District No. 35 and joined to District No. 127, was granted.” – Mower County Transcript, Thu, Feb 06, 1873-Page 3
The 1884 summer term was taught by Bernice VanLoan. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 36-Florin School; Frankford Township. Located in section 5, the first teacher was Marie Tommerson Berg. This schoolhouse is still standing on the Bear Creek picnic grounds near Grand Meadow. The board members for this school in 1942 were Elgar Hovda, clerk; Mrs. Sanford Jorgens, treasurer; Olaus Simonsin, chairman. Mrs. Olive Waldron was the teacher.
District 36; Racine Township. The 1884 summer term was taught by John J. Weeks, Jr. -History of Mower County, 1884.
“District 36, according to John Hovda and Arne Anderson, was organized in 1857 and Mrs. Henry Moore was the first teacher, the board consisting of Ola Finhart, Sr., Hans Anderson and a Mr. Conkins. For two years school was taught in a farm house. In 1859 a log schoolhouse was built on the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of section 5, once Frankford, now Racine. A Miss Connor was the first teacher in this schoolhouse. This was truly a pioneer school, the seats being hewn out of logs. The funds were derived from local subscription. Until 1883 district 36 was three miles square. In that year the district was divided and District 64 set off. The school in section 36 stands on the southeast corner of section 5.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“District 36, southeast quarter of section 5” -History of Mower County, 1911
“The petition of Henry Schroeder asking that the west half of Section 31, Township 104, Range 14, be detached from School District No. 36, and attached to School District No. 32, was granted.” –Mower County Transcript, Thu, Mar 27, 1873-Page 3
District 37-Tanner School; Red Rock Township. "The first school taught in this district was a select one under the management of Mrs. Angeline A. Tanner, in the summer of 1859 at the house of Elder Milo Farril in section 13. The first district school was in the winter of 1860-61, held in the log granary of E. E. Tanner in section 12. In 1862 a frame house was erected in section 11. The first school in this house was taught by S. P. Stewart." -History of Mower County, 1911
"On motion, petition of J. H. Hutchins and others, for a new school district to be taken from School District No. 37, to be comprised of the following territory to-wit: Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, Town 103, Range 16, was granted." -Mower County Transcript, Thu,
“On motion, the return of J. T. Tompkins, asking to detach the south half, of southwest quarter, 14, 103, 17, from School District 37 ana attach the same to School District 38, was granted.” – Mower County Transcript, Thu, Mar 27, 1873-Page 3
The 1884 summer term was taught by H. E Perrin and Cora E. Lynch. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 38; Brownsdale Village/Red Rock Township. "This district was organized in 1856 and a schoolhouse built that year. The first teacher was Sarah Ticknor. This house was burned in 1858, but immediately rebuilt. This house in turn was burned in 1871 and at once replaced by a fine building. The village now has a four-room schoolhouse set in a beautiful grove. It became a graded school last year and is well equipped for excellent work." -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a village school. The 1884 summer term was taught by H. E. Perrin and Cora E. Lynch. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 39; Red Rock Township. "District 39 was organized in the summer of 1858 and a two months' term of school taught by Tina Perry in the Redbush house in section 5, sessions being held in the homes of the district until 1864. when a frame house was built. The school was erected in section 5. The first school in this house was under the management of Eliza A. Simes." -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Cena I. Lynch. -History of Mower County, 1884
"We found Miss May Wiseman in district 39. This school is well supplied with plenty of good slate board, free books, set of maps and chart. We regret the quality of the library in this district as it is certainly not adapted for school purposes." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
District 40; Windom Township. "This district was originally a part of district 23. The first school was taught in the spring of 1857 by Jane Reeves in a board shanty in section 6, owned by Henry Fero. In the fall of that year a log schoolhouse was erected in the southwest corner of the northeast quarter of section 6. This was the first building erected for educational purposes in the township. Maria Slocum was the first teacher in this building. In 1867 the district was divided, and district 40 assumed its present number. Lumber was purchased for a schoolhouse, but for a time school was taught in a temporary shanty erected on the northeast corner of section 6. Maggie Smith, now Mrs. Manchester, of Minneapolis, taught the first term there. Soon after a frame building was erected on the same site, and Amelia Houghton was the first teacher."
-History of Mower County, 1911
There was no summer term taught in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 41; Red Rock Township. "The first school in this district was in the summer of 1863, kept by Emma Hoy in a small house in section 33. The following summer the neighbors erected a temporary building of poles set in the ground and board up in section 34. The first school in this building was kept by Mary Lynch. This district was organized in 1865 and a frame house erected in section 34 the following summer. The first school in this house was also kept by Emma Hoy." -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Nellie Davis. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 42; Red Rock Township. "The first school in this district was the summer term of 1865 in a board shanty erected for the purpose by the district and located in section 23. Susan Bacon was the first teacher. In the fall of 1866, the district erected a schoolhouse on the site of the shanty and Mrs. Sarah E. Brown was the first teacher. In the fall of 1876 the building was removed to section 24." -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Anna Stokes. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 43; Lansing Township. "The first school in Lansing township Avas a summer school held in 1858. by Ann Mathieson, in a small house built for a residence by John Pettibone, in section 11. The first schoolhouse was a frame building erected in the fall of 1858, on the northeast corner of section 11. The first term was taught that winter by George Wood. The material for this was native lumber sawed at the steam mill at Lansing. The district failed to pay for the lumber and the house reverted to the parties who furnished it. It was sold to Mrs. C. S. Rolph. In 1866 a brick building was erected, in the southwest corner of section 2. The first school in this house was a winter term taught by John E. Robinson. In the fall of 1871 a frame addition was built. District 43 embraces the village of Lansing." -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a village school. The summer term of 1884 was under the management of Miss Alice Padgett at a fee of $30. -History of Mower County, 1884
The original brick structure was torn down and construction of the third Lansing schoolhouse began in the fall of 1914. This structure remained Lansing's school until the spring of 1958. Although abandoned, it still remains standing today on the old school grounds across Mower County Road #2 from the Ellis home, and across the field north of the present school building. In 1956, Lansing School District #43 consolidated with Independent School District #27, Austin.
Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term. District No. 43-S. A. Lameroux, Teacher. John Fisher, David Fisher, Ira Morrill, Emma Maxfield. -Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
District 44; Ramsey Village, Lansing Township. "The first school in this district was a small log house situated in the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of section 27. The first school was kept by Charles Oaks, in the winter of 1857-58. The old log house was used for school purposes until the summer of 1866, when a brick building was erected. This house was located near the section line on the east side of section 22. The first school in this house was kept by Romanda S. Carpenter. In 1909 a modern brick building was erected. This is one of the best rural schools in the state, equipped with all the latest improvements. Alice McCarthy was the first teacher. In 1910, Mrs. Addie Cook, who owns one of the largest farms in the district, presented the school with a piano." -History of Mower County, 1911
"REPORT FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 44. The following are the names of those who did not whisper during the term: Cora Perry, Harlan Perry, Alexander Kelroy, George Gleason, Willie Wells.
The following scholars were neither absent or tardy: Ida Grimshaw, Willie Wells. AMANDA STREEVER, Teacher." - Mower County Transcript, Thu, Aug 01, 1872-Page 3-School Reports
Mary E. Miller was the teacher during the summer term of 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 45; Lansing Township. "This district was organized in 1858, and a log house was built, gratuitously, by the neighbors. The first school was taught by a Miss Richardson in the summer of 1858. This house was used as a school until 1868, when a frame house was built. Ella J. Cook was the first teacher in this building." -History of Mower County, 1911
Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term. District No. 45-Maggie Evans, Teacher. Florence Berd. -Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
Miss Julia W. Richardson was the teacher for the summer term in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 46; Windom Township. “District 46 was organized in 1869. During the following year a board shanty was erected on the southwest corner of section 32. The first term of school was taught in that building by Maggie Smith. In 1874 a frame house was erected on the same site. James Woodard was the first teacher in this house.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Etta Streeter. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 47; Pleasant Valley Township. "In the winter of I860, before the organization of this district, a school was taught Within its limits in the house of John Rowley. The first teacher was Alden Douglas. The district was organized in 1862. A schoolhouse was built the following season on the northern part of section 29. The first teacher here was C. D. Douglas.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Callie A. Welch taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 48; Pleasant Valley Township. “District 48 was organized in 1863. Two early terms were taught in the house of E. B. Blakelee by Alden Douglas. The schoolhouse was built in 1864 in the southwest part of section 15. Mary Iloag taught the first school. The present house is about half a mile north of the old site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Winnie Eichhorn taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 49-Richardson District; Udolpho Township. "The first school in this district was kept in the summer of 1857 in the home of Thomas Richardson, by Eliza A. Wilcox. The district was organized in 1859, and a log schoolhouse was built in section 16. Eliza A. Wilcox was also the first teacher in this house. It was used for school purposes until 1870, when it was replaced by a frame building located on the southeast quarter of section 8. Rosa Carey taught the first school in this building." -History of Mower County, 1911
The school, during the summer of 1884, was taught by Miss Ella Neller at a wage of $25. -History of Mower County 1884
District 50-Schultz School; Udolpho Township. "The first school in this district was a summer school, in 1857, and Priscilla Miller Avas the first teacher. The school was held in a log house erected for the purpose by the neighbors, in the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of section 26. This building was used for school purposes until the spring of 1866, when it was replaced by a brick building, erected during the fall of 1865, on the southwest corner of section 24. This building has been replaced with a wooden structure." -History of Mower County, 1911
The summer term in 1884, was taught by Hattie Dearborn, of Austin, with an attendance of 28. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 51; Pleasant Valley Township. "The first school in this district was taught in 1861, by Mary Hoag, in Robert Reed's milkhouse. The organization was in 1865, and a building was erected in 1867, in the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of section 8. The first teacher was Alice Sargent.” -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a joint district. N. Feenendahl taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 52; LeRoy Township. “The first school in this district was taught by Mrs. J. T. Williams in the summer of 1863 at J. M. Morse's house. That fall a house was built on the southeast quarter of section 18, in which John T. Williams was the first teacher. In 1869 a grout or concrete school building was erected on the southwest quarter of section 20, in which Julia Crittenden was the first teacher. A modern building now occupies the site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
There was no summer school held in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 53; Grand Meadow Township. “District 53 is also one of the old districts of the county. James Joyce has interviewed a number of old settlers on the subject, among them being Patrick Conlon and wife, who came here in 1860, and according to the information which he has gathered, there was a sod or sod and log schoolhouse in this district in the earliest times, and a Miss Anker was the first teacher. All records have been lost. June 3, 1873, a half acre in the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of section 9 was deeded to the district, and in 1897 the schoolhouse was moved from that location to the present site on the southwest corner of the southwest quarter of section 10.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“District 53, southwest quarter of section 10;” -History of Mower County, 1911
"The 1884 summer term was taught by Hattie Medbury." -History of Mower County, 1884
District 54-Red Star School; Lyle Township. ”This district was organized in 1867 and the first house was built of logs on the southwest quarter of section 12, the first teacher being Cynthia Addington. In 1881 a good frame house was erected on the southwest quarter of section 13. Nina Bisbit was the first teacher in this house.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Della Eddy taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 55-Pleasant View School; Austin Township. "The first school in this district was taught by Elizabeth Stone, in a claim shanty located on the southwest corner of section 8. This was in 1865. In 1869 a frame building was erected on the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of section 17, Mary Scullen being the first teacher." -History of Mower County, 1911
District 56; Nevada Township. “A frame schoolhouse was erected in this district in 1865 and the first school was taught the following year. The house is located in the southwest corner of section 1.” -History of Mower County, 1911
There was no summer term taught in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 57-Lyle Center School; Lyle Township. "This school is located in the southeast quarter of section 15. District 57, according to W. G. Pace, was organized August 17, 1892, and a schoolhouse built the same fall on the west side of the south-east quarter of section 15. Araminta W. Heseman was the first teacher." -History of Mower County, 1911
District 57/District 119 Joint; Udolpho Township. This district was organized as district 57 October 9, 1869, and the first school was held that winter at the house of John Tuekerson in section 30, Carlos Manchester being the teacher. School was held in this house until 1872, when a small house was erected in the southeast corner of section 19. Mr. Manchester was also the first teacher in this house. -History of Mower County, 1911
"Ole Haugen was the teacher for the summer term of 1884 at a wage of $35." -History of Mower County, 1884
District 58; Waltham Village and Township. "This district was organized in 1866 and a frame house erected on the northwest corner of section 15. The first school was a winter term in 1868. Dorothy Johnson Walker was the first teacher. The school is now housed in a two-roomed frame building, one of the best equipped in the county. The pupils have a reputation for winning more prizes in industrial and educational contests than any other school in this part of the state." -History of Mower County, 1911
"Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term. District No. 58-Eva W. Kimball, Teacher. L. H. Eccleston, Eddie P. Kimball". -Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
“Monthly report of the Waltham School, in District No. 58, for the month ending December 31st, 1875. Number of pupils enrolled -11; Number of pupils never absent-4; Number of pupils tardy-8; Time lost by absence 4-1/2 days; Time lost by tardiness 1 hr. and 35 min.
The following list embraces the names of pupils whose standing for the month shows an average of 90 percent and upwards – 100 is perfect: Ellsworth Dole, Edgar Maine, Latham Eccleston, Delia Nichols, Geo. Nichols, Chas, Maine, Frankie Maine.
The pupils are unusually interested in their work, and of those whose names do not appear in the above list is fair. It is hoped the parents and others will encourage us in the work, by frequently visiting the school room. C. S. BARBOUR, Teacher.” –Mower County Transcript, Thu, Jan 13, 1876-Page 3
1884 summer term was taught by Etta Rockwell. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 59; LeRoy Township. “This district at an early date was provided with a school, which was kept in the building of Elihu Morse, built for a granary. The first teacher was Syrena Lytle. In 1868 the district erected a frame schoolhouse on the northeast corner of section 7, in which A. M. Maxfield taught the first school. In the fall of 1882 this building was moved to the southwest quarter of section 6. This district now has a beautiful modern building.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Fannie J. Hale. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 60; Udolpho Township. "This district was organized in the winter of 1868 or 1869. A schoolhouse was erected the next spring in the southeast corner of section 2. This was a frame house and the lumber was hauled by team from Red Wing. The first school after the completion of the building was a summer session kept by Mrs. Mary Timber, wife of E. Thuber, then living in section 10. The schoolhouse was afterward moved to the northeast corner of section 11." -History of Mower County, 1911
"I submit to you a brief report of my school, in District No. 60. During the term of ten weeks I enrolled fifteen names, the average daily attendance being nine. I had no occasion for corporal punishment.
On the first day of the school, I requested each to sign a paper pledging himself not to whisper during the term. This I called a Roll of and Honor, kept it hanging in the school room. In case any one should whisper, a mark was to be placed against the name as evidence of a broken pledge, to be seen by all who should come in. With this I send you the Roll that you may see the names of those who kept the faith.
The Roll of Honor is as follows: Clarence Kinyon, Eddie Kinyon, Philo Potter, Charles N. Parks, Charley Rhodes, Leonard Nokes, David Dennis, Jenny McAdams, Merton Kinyon, Arthur Potter, May Setser, Hattie Parks, Warren D. Gordon, Georgie Parks, Mary McAdams, Milly A. Dunnell. ELLA PECK, Teacher -Mower County Transcript, Thu, Aug 01, 1872-Page 3-School Reports
Nellie Richards was the teacher for the summer term, 1884, at a wage of $25. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 61; Waltham Township. “This district was organized in 1866. The first school was a summer term in 18G67, taught by Emma Hoy, in a schoolhouse completed that year, located on the northwest corner of section 27.” –History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Helen E. Stoddard. -History of Mower County, 1884
In the year 1938, the teacher was Mildred Crilly. In 1942, Mrs. Keller was the teacher. Board members were Mrs. R. Schreiber, Ed Ohms, Glenn Johnson. This school is one of the few remaining country schools still left on its original location. It is used as a town hall for meetings, etc. The woods which surrounded it have been cleared away and the land used for farming.
District 62; Pleasant Valley Township. "A school was taught in Dan. William's house in this district in 1865. The district was organized March 30, 1867, and the schoolhouse built the same year, in the southeast quarter of section 11. In 1909 a new schoolhouse was built a mile south of this site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The school was closed for the 1884summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 63; LeRoy Township. “The first school in this district was taught in 1857 by Lydia Bonestell, in a small frame house, located in the southwest quarter of section 36. Soon afterward a small building was moved from Fillmore county and located on section 35. Serena Lytle and Mary Prentice were early teachers in this house. Later a frame building was provided near the same site, on the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of section 26.” -History of Mower County, 1911
No summer school was taught in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 63; Waltham Township. Organized July 28, 1866, at which time a school meeting was held at the house of A. E. Meigs, in section 28. The first school was a summer term of three months, in 1867, which was under the supervision of Miss Emma Hoy, a daughter of J. Hoy, a resident of the township. There was an attendance of eighteen. This school was held in the school house which had just been completed at an cost of $1,000; it was a frame, 20'x24'.
District 64; Frankford Township. Located in Section 6.
District 64; Racine Township. “District 64 was a part of District 36, as above. After the division in 1883 a schoolhouse was erected in section 6 in 1884, and here school has since been held.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“District 64, southeast quarter of section 6” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 65-Roosevelt School; Marshall Township. "District 65 was organized in 1867. The first term of school was taught in Helga Errickson's house, by Rosella Bourgard. The school was built in the southeast quarter of section 85. In 1879 it was moved to the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 25. Ida Waite was the first teacher after the removal.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by O. L. Grandalen. -History of Mower County, 1884
In the school year of 1906-1907, Dora Qualee was the teacher, and the school officers were O.O. Halvorson, director, A.A. Huseby, clerk, O.A. Ulven, treasurer. Fanny G. Gies was County Superintendent. There were 34 pupils with all eight grades. The desks were double and two pupils sat together.
According to Mrs. Sylvia Hanson's mother, who attended the school in 1898, they went through the fifth reader and then kept repeating it. Mrs. Hanson also started first grade in Roosevelt School in 1915-1916, which was the last year before the school closed. Adella Sampson was the teacher with school board members, P.A. Anderson, clerk; C.J. Knutson, Chairman; S.A. Slindee, treasurer.
The pupils attending during that year were: Arthur and Meril Anderson, Cora Anderson, Odeen Asper, Arnold Asper, Orville Bergene, Nora Halverson, Lawrence and Alice Halverson, Earl and Juel Osmundson, Hester Shearer, Almer Tuftee, Leonard and Arnold Anderson, Olga Asper, Marvin and Helena Asper, Robert Fox, Myrtle and Orville Halverson, Erwin Hanson, Herbie and Juletta Osmundson, Ella Tufte and Sylvia Lunde.
The school closed and the district consolidated with the Adams district. The pupils were taken by bus to Adams. This school building was moved to the Peter Anderson farm south of Elkton, Mn. and used as a farm building.
The 1884 summer term was taught by O. L. Grandalen. -History of Mower County, 1884
In the school year of 1906-1907, Dora Qualee was the teacher, and the school officers were O.O. Halvorson, director, A.A. Huseby, clerk, O.A. Ulven, treasurer. Fanny G. Gies was County Superintendent. There were 34 pupils with all eight grades. The desks were double and two pupils sat together.
According to Mrs. Sylvia Hanson's mother, who attended the school in 1898, they went through the fifth reader and then kept repeating it. Mrs. Hanson also started first grade in Roosevelt School in 1915-1916, which was the last year before the school closed. Adella Sampson was the teacher with school board members, P.A. Anderson, clerk; C.J. Knutson, Chairman; S.A. Slindee, treasurer.
The pupils attending during that year were: Arthur and Meril Anderson, Cora Anderson, Odeen Asper, Arnold Asper, Orville Bergene, Nora Halverson, Lawrence and Alice Halverson, Earl and Juel Osmundson, Hester Shearer, Almer Tuftee, Leonard and Arnold Anderson, Olga Asper, Marvin and Helena Asper, Robert Fox, Myrtle and Orville Halverson, Erwin Hanson, Herbie and Juletta Osmundson, Ella Tufte and Sylvia Lunde.
The school closed and the district consolidated with the Adams district. The pupils were taken by bus to Adams. This school building was moved to the Peter Anderson farm south of Elkton, Mn. and used as a farm building.
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Souvenir booklet from Roosevelt School, No. 65 from the 1905-1906 School Year. Amanda Anderson (Huseby) was the teacher.
School Officers were A.A. Huseby, Clerk; P.A. Anderson, Director; G. Ulven, Treasurer
Francesca G. Gies was County Superintendent
School Officers were A.A. Huseby, Clerk; P.A. Anderson, Director; G. Ulven, Treasurer
Francesca G. Gies was County Superintendent
District 66; Racine Township. The 1884 summer term was taught by Mary C. Wilson. -History of Mower County, 1884.
“District 66 was organized in 1869 and the schoolhouse was built the same year in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 34. The first teacher was Mrs. S. B. Gove. In 1900 the schoolhouse was rebuilt on the same site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“District 66, south half of section 34.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 67; Lodi Township. “The school in this district was the first in the township, and was built in 1868 on section 14, the first teacher being Nettie Spencer. This house was burned by a prairie fire in 1871. A new schoolhouse was erected in the same section about 80 rods from the old site. Mary Gregory taught the first term of school in the new building. The modern schoolhouse now standing is equipped with the only school hot water heating plant in the county.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Matilda Finhart. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 68-Hagan School; Red Rock Township. "In 1869 an effort was made to organize this district, but owing to some irregularities nothing further was done until 1876, when the district was fully organized and a frame house erected in time for the summer term, which was taught by Lyle Lynch. The school is located in section 29." -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Rose Grimshaw. -History of Mower County, 1884
"Miss Edith Weber has begun the work of teaching in district 68. Miss Weber is a natural teacher and will succeed in the work." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
Leota Crilly was the teacher in 1923. The teacher boarded at the Henry Hass home directly across form the school. Mrs. Violet Hull also taught in district #68 in 1942. Board members that year were Ed Guiney, Jr., Steve Hagan, Frank Bushman. Teachers: L. Lynch, Rose Grimshaw.
District 69; Grand Meadow Township. “District 69, according to Fred Dickens, was organized in 1869, and a house built that year on the southeast corner of the southeast quarter of section 29. In 1879 it was moved to the southwest corner of the Northeast quarter of section 29. In 1890 a new schoolhouse was built across the street, in the northwest corner of the southeast quarter of section 29. The first teacher in the district was Ella Austin. Her father, Gus Austin, built the first schoolhouse. The records of the early days in the district has not been kept.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“District 69, southeast quarter of section 29.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Nellie Holland. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 69; Pleasant Valley Township. Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term. District No. 69-A. J. Quinn, Teacher. Fredrick Seabern, Allice Seaern. -Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
This was a joint district. The 1884 summer term was taught by Mary Powers. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 70-Ames School; Lyle Township. "This district was organized in 1867 and the first school taught by Emma Smith, in a small frame house on the northeast quarter of section 19. In 1874 a larger building was erected on the old site." -History of Mower County, 1911
District 70 and District 79 Joint. The first school in this district was held in the dwelling house of John Torkelson, in 1868-69. Carlos Manchester was the teacher. In 1870 a schoolhouse was built on the old Knut Thompson place. Carlos Manchester was also teacher here. That school was maintained until 1888. In 1889 there was a division, and each district erected a new schoolhouse. The first teacher in the new schoolhouse in district 79 joint was Gertrude M. Carll. of Udolpho. The above facts were gathered by John T. Aldal. -History of Mower County, 1911
District 71; Adams Township. “This district was organized in 1871, and the first school was held the same year at the house of John Fagans, Robert Carter being the teacher. In 1872 a frame schoolhouse was erected on section 25. The first teacher in this house was Lizzie Boding. The present building is in section 26.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Maggie Madden was the teacher in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 72; Adams Township. “District 72 was organized in 1871 and the first schoolhouse was built in section 22. Catherine Madden taught the first school. The school is now located in section 27.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"On motion, the petition to change the boundaries of school district No. 72, be changed as follows, to-with: To attach S half of Sec. 31, and S. E. quarter section 32, Town 104-18 now belonging to District No. 56, to Dist. No. 62." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, Jul 13, 1871-Page 3: Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Mower County, at their last Meeting.
"The school in District No. 72, in the town of Adams, closed on Friday, March 15th. Whole number of pupils in attendance during the term was 30; average attendance, 16. The prizes were awarded to the Misses Kate and Nellie Madden for punctual attendance, they having been neither tardy nor absent. Miss Nellie Madden received the prize for good deportment. The progress made by the pupils in the spelling classes is worthy of mention considering there was no prize offered." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, March 28, 1872-Page 2: Correspondence
There was no summer term taught in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 72 Joint; Lansing Township and Corning Village. "This school is located in Corning village, section 6.: -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a joint district. Laura Crosson was the teacher for the summer term, 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 73; Pleasant Valley Township. The school house stands on the southeast quarter of section 32. Its cost, when completed, was four hundred dollars. The first school in it was taught by Hattie Hoppin. One term of school was kept by Miss Artemisia Way, before the house was built. The district was organized in 1869. The present officers are: H. Webber, treasurer; Julius Webber, clerk; John DeYoung, director.
District 73-Centennial District; Windom Township. “District 73 was organized in 1869. The first building was a cheap structure erected on the southwest corner of section 14. Alice French was the first teacher. In 1876 a good building was erected on the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of section 22, in which Newell Slocum was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Minda Ruland. -History of Mower County, 1884
"Miss Mae Webb is teaching her first term in the Centennial district. This is one of the school districts where nearly every necessity of a good school is generously provided, and the result is, one of the good schools of the county. We thought the walls of the school room could be improved by paper and paint." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent:
District 74-Erickson School; Clayton Township. “This district had the first schoolhouse in the township. It was erected on the southwest quarter of section 28, and the first teacher was Henrietta Bevier. The house is now located on the southeast corner of section 28.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Mary Keefe. -History of Mower County, 1884
"In district 74 Miss Qualee is teaching her first term of school. The school is supplied with slate board, free books, library, dictionary, chart, maps. The school house is in need of paint and repairs." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
In 1926, the first school building was destroyed by fire and all the records were lost. Another school was built by Joe Wehner Construction Company of Austin. School sessions were held each year until 1957 when the district consolidated with the Adams Public School system. The building then was used as a town hall and community building until 1976, when it was torn down.
Mrs. Hazel Hall shares these memories of the school. "Basket socials and pie socials were held to raise money for school activities. Hot lunches were served in the winter. Many families donated food for the program. When a family butchered a beef, they would bring a large soup bone for the vegetable soup. The older girls would take turns preparing the food for the week. For many years, the Lord's Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag were recited by all to start the school day. Many religions were represented but no one objected. Not having a well on the school grounds, families living a distance would bring the water in five gallon cream cans, traveling in a horse-drawn buggy. They were paid $5 a month for this service. Each spring a day was set aside for "Play Day" in the districts. It was an all day affair. Picnic lunch at noon, races, relays, spelling bees, and ball games were some of the activities. Parents also attended when pupils and teachers from several districts would gather at one school."
Some of the teachers who taught at District 74 were Mary Keefe, Lizzie Slindee, Jane Morgan, Clara Peterson, Pearl Epland, Hildegarde Schneider, Violet Padelford, Alfred Hanson, Myrtle Hanson, Gladys Worden, Neal Nichol, Leona Kramer, Marjorie Doty, Anna Uglum, and Blanch Erickson.
“District 66 was organized in 1869 and the schoolhouse was built the same year in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 34. The first teacher was Mrs. S. B. Gove. In 1900 the schoolhouse was rebuilt on the same site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“District 66, south half of section 34.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 67; Lodi Township. “The school in this district was the first in the township, and was built in 1868 on section 14, the first teacher being Nettie Spencer. This house was burned by a prairie fire in 1871. A new schoolhouse was erected in the same section about 80 rods from the old site. Mary Gregory taught the first term of school in the new building. The modern schoolhouse now standing is equipped with the only school hot water heating plant in the county.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Matilda Finhart. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 68-Hagan School; Red Rock Township. "In 1869 an effort was made to organize this district, but owing to some irregularities nothing further was done until 1876, when the district was fully organized and a frame house erected in time for the summer term, which was taught by Lyle Lynch. The school is located in section 29." -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Rose Grimshaw. -History of Mower County, 1884
"Miss Edith Weber has begun the work of teaching in district 68. Miss Weber is a natural teacher and will succeed in the work." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
Leota Crilly was the teacher in 1923. The teacher boarded at the Henry Hass home directly across form the school. Mrs. Violet Hull also taught in district #68 in 1942. Board members that year were Ed Guiney, Jr., Steve Hagan, Frank Bushman. Teachers: L. Lynch, Rose Grimshaw.
District 69; Grand Meadow Township. “District 69, according to Fred Dickens, was organized in 1869, and a house built that year on the southeast corner of the southeast quarter of section 29. In 1879 it was moved to the southwest corner of the Northeast quarter of section 29. In 1890 a new schoolhouse was built across the street, in the northwest corner of the southeast quarter of section 29. The first teacher in the district was Ella Austin. Her father, Gus Austin, built the first schoolhouse. The records of the early days in the district has not been kept.” -History of Mower County, 1911
“District 69, southeast quarter of section 29.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Nellie Holland. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 69; Pleasant Valley Township. Last fall several teachers promised to send to the County Superintendent, for publication, a "roll of honor." The following Districts are all from which any reports have been received. Those pupils whose names appear were neither absent or tardy upon any day during the entire school term. District No. 69-A. J. Quinn, Teacher. Fredrick Seabern, Allice Seaern. -Mower County Transcript; Thu, May 23, 1872-Page 3; Roll of Honor.
This was a joint district. The 1884 summer term was taught by Mary Powers. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 70-Ames School; Lyle Township. "This district was organized in 1867 and the first school taught by Emma Smith, in a small frame house on the northeast quarter of section 19. In 1874 a larger building was erected on the old site." -History of Mower County, 1911
District 70 and District 79 Joint. The first school in this district was held in the dwelling house of John Torkelson, in 1868-69. Carlos Manchester was the teacher. In 1870 a schoolhouse was built on the old Knut Thompson place. Carlos Manchester was also teacher here. That school was maintained until 1888. In 1889 there was a division, and each district erected a new schoolhouse. The first teacher in the new schoolhouse in district 79 joint was Gertrude M. Carll. of Udolpho. The above facts were gathered by John T. Aldal. -History of Mower County, 1911
District 71; Adams Township. “This district was organized in 1871, and the first school was held the same year at the house of John Fagans, Robert Carter being the teacher. In 1872 a frame schoolhouse was erected on section 25. The first teacher in this house was Lizzie Boding. The present building is in section 26.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Maggie Madden was the teacher in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 72; Adams Township. “District 72 was organized in 1871 and the first schoolhouse was built in section 22. Catherine Madden taught the first school. The school is now located in section 27.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"On motion, the petition to change the boundaries of school district No. 72, be changed as follows, to-with: To attach S half of Sec. 31, and S. E. quarter section 32, Town 104-18 now belonging to District No. 56, to Dist. No. 62." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, Jul 13, 1871-Page 3: Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Mower County, at their last Meeting.
"The school in District No. 72, in the town of Adams, closed on Friday, March 15th. Whole number of pupils in attendance during the term was 30; average attendance, 16. The prizes were awarded to the Misses Kate and Nellie Madden for punctual attendance, they having been neither tardy nor absent. Miss Nellie Madden received the prize for good deportment. The progress made by the pupils in the spelling classes is worthy of mention considering there was no prize offered." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, March 28, 1872-Page 2: Correspondence
There was no summer term taught in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 72 Joint; Lansing Township and Corning Village. "This school is located in Corning village, section 6.: -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a joint district. Laura Crosson was the teacher for the summer term, 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 73; Pleasant Valley Township. The school house stands on the southeast quarter of section 32. Its cost, when completed, was four hundred dollars. The first school in it was taught by Hattie Hoppin. One term of school was kept by Miss Artemisia Way, before the house was built. The district was organized in 1869. The present officers are: H. Webber, treasurer; Julius Webber, clerk; John DeYoung, director.
District 73-Centennial District; Windom Township. “District 73 was organized in 1869. The first building was a cheap structure erected on the southwest corner of section 14. Alice French was the first teacher. In 1876 a good building was erected on the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of section 22, in which Newell Slocum was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Minda Ruland. -History of Mower County, 1884
"Miss Mae Webb is teaching her first term in the Centennial district. This is one of the school districts where nearly every necessity of a good school is generously provided, and the result is, one of the good schools of the county. We thought the walls of the school room could be improved by paper and paint." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent:
District 74-Erickson School; Clayton Township. “This district had the first schoolhouse in the township. It was erected on the southwest quarter of section 28, and the first teacher was Henrietta Bevier. The house is now located on the southeast corner of section 28.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Mary Keefe. -History of Mower County, 1884
"In district 74 Miss Qualee is teaching her first term of school. The school is supplied with slate board, free books, library, dictionary, chart, maps. The school house is in need of paint and repairs." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
In 1926, the first school building was destroyed by fire and all the records were lost. Another school was built by Joe Wehner Construction Company of Austin. School sessions were held each year until 1957 when the district consolidated with the Adams Public School system. The building then was used as a town hall and community building until 1976, when it was torn down.
Mrs. Hazel Hall shares these memories of the school. "Basket socials and pie socials were held to raise money for school activities. Hot lunches were served in the winter. Many families donated food for the program. When a family butchered a beef, they would bring a large soup bone for the vegetable soup. The older girls would take turns preparing the food for the week. For many years, the Lord's Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag were recited by all to start the school day. Many religions were represented but no one objected. Not having a well on the school grounds, families living a distance would bring the water in five gallon cream cans, traveling in a horse-drawn buggy. They were paid $5 a month for this service. Each spring a day was set aside for "Play Day" in the districts. It was an all day affair. Picnic lunch at noon, races, relays, spelling bees, and ball games were some of the activities. Parents also attended when pupils and teachers from several districts would gather at one school."
Some of the teachers who taught at District 74 were Mary Keefe, Lizzie Slindee, Jane Morgan, Clara Peterson, Pearl Epland, Hildegarde Schneider, Violet Padelford, Alfred Hanson, Myrtle Hanson, Gladys Worden, Neal Nichol, Leona Kramer, Marjorie Doty, Anna Uglum, and Blanch Erickson.
District 74 - Anna Uglum, Teacher
District 75; Pleasant Valley Township. “The first school in this district was taught by Artemisia Way. The district was organized in 1869 and a frame building erected in section 32. The first teacher was Hattie Hoppin.” -History of Mower County, 1911
1884 summer term was taught by Rosa E. Collings. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 75; Lyle Township. The 1884 summer term was taught by Carrie A. Torrens. -History of Mower County, 1884
1884 summer term was taught by Rosa E. Collings. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 75; Lyle Township. The 1884 summer term was taught by Carrie A. Torrens. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 76; Udolpho Township. "This district was organized in 1869. The first school was held in the house of S. H. Smith in section 33, the teacher being Hattie L. Sanford. School was held in the house of Mr. Smith until 1876, when a new frame house was built in the southwest corner of the northeast quarter of section 28. Hattie Ricker was the first teacher." -History of Mower County, 1911
Anna M. Hanson was the teacher during the summer term, 1884, at a wage of $23. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 77; Grand Meadow Township. “District 77, village of Grand Meadow, section 22; District 77 is treated at length in the history of the village of Grand Meadow.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"On motion, the petition of C. O. Nelson to be set off from School District No. 19 to District No. 77, was granted." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, Jul 04, 1872-Page 4: Proceeding of the Board of County Commissioners at the session held June 25, 1872.
This was a joint district. The 1884 summer term was taught by Manie Sawyer and Ella Lawrence. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 78; Dexter Township. ” The first school in this district was the first in the town of Dexter, and was taught by Mrs. G. W. Bowles, at her home in a log house at the northeast quarter of section 33. in 1868. A schoolhouse was built the following year on the southwest corner of the southwest quarter of section 27.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Cora Chadbourne. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 79; LeRoy Township. District 79. “This district had its first school in a house belonging to Charles McNeal, located on the northeast quarter of section 22. This was in 1870. Later the district purchased a log house from James Sample, together with an acre of land, on the northeast quarter of section 22. This was used a short time, after which a frame building was erected. A modern building now occupies the site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
No summer school was taught in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 79 and District 70 Joint; Udolpho Township. The first school in this district was held in the dwelling house of John Torkelson, in 1868-69. Carlos Manchester was the teacher. In 1870 a schoolhouse was built on the old Knut Thompson place. Carlos Manchester was also teacher here. That school was maintained until 1888. In 1889 there was a division, and each district erected a new schoolhouse. The first teacher in the new schoolhouse in district 79 joint was Gertrude M. Carll. of Udolpho. The above facts were gathered by John T. Aldal. -History of Mower County, 1911
District 80; Lodi Township. “A school was erected in this district on section 26 some time before the organization of the district in 1877. Etta Bevier was the first teacher. In 1909 a modern building was erected on the old site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Ada M. Mason. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 81; Elkton Village; Marshall Township. “District 81 was organized about the year 1876. when a frame house was erected in section 2. School was first taught in 1878 by Ida Waite. This is the village school of Elkton.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Ella Buck. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 82; Marshall Township. As was the practice in most of the early school districts, because the parents were concerned with education of their children, they were taught in the homes. So it was in School District #82. However, almost immediately after acquiring land in 1874, the schoolhouse was built.
The warranty deed from Levi Foss and wife Philamena to School District #82 states that one-half acre was acquired at the cost of $1.00. The deed was signed in the presence of A. G. Wedge and Ormanzo Allen, both early settlers in Mower County. The latter was a judge and notary public.
Some of the teachers over the years were Colista Hoban, Charles McBride, Catherine McBride, Mary Collins (1913-1914) and Madeline Leahy.
"Miss Nellie Carter is teaching the winter term in 82. Here they have free books, library, chart and set of maps in case. The room was neat and attractive and showed the teacher's efforts. We were impressed with the order and regularity of the work." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
In 1920, this school was consolidated with District #25 in Rose Creek and Elkton Schools. The land reverted back to the farm. The building was sold to Henry Syckman. Mrs. Wilfred Murphy was the last teacher.
District 82; Windom Township. “The first school in this district was taught in 1867 by Maggie Smith in a house erected by Thomas Smith in the northeast quarter of section 12. After three weeks a frame house was erected on the southeast corner of section 1, in which Addie Fairbanks was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Delia Cronan. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 83 – Washington School; Clayton Township. “A schoolhouse was erected in this district in the northwest corner of section 32 in 1876. Miss D. K. Lee was the first teacher in this building. The present site is one-half a mile north.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Anna M. Hanson was the teacher during the summer term, 1884, at a wage of $23. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 77; Grand Meadow Township. “District 77, village of Grand Meadow, section 22; District 77 is treated at length in the history of the village of Grand Meadow.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"On motion, the petition of C. O. Nelson to be set off from School District No. 19 to District No. 77, was granted." -Mower County Transcript; Thu, Jul 04, 1872-Page 4: Proceeding of the Board of County Commissioners at the session held June 25, 1872.
This was a joint district. The 1884 summer term was taught by Manie Sawyer and Ella Lawrence. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 78; Dexter Township. ” The first school in this district was the first in the town of Dexter, and was taught by Mrs. G. W. Bowles, at her home in a log house at the northeast quarter of section 33. in 1868. A schoolhouse was built the following year on the southwest corner of the southwest quarter of section 27.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Cora Chadbourne. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 79; LeRoy Township. District 79. “This district had its first school in a house belonging to Charles McNeal, located on the northeast quarter of section 22. This was in 1870. Later the district purchased a log house from James Sample, together with an acre of land, on the northeast quarter of section 22. This was used a short time, after which a frame building was erected. A modern building now occupies the site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
No summer school was taught in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 79 and District 70 Joint; Udolpho Township. The first school in this district was held in the dwelling house of John Torkelson, in 1868-69. Carlos Manchester was the teacher. In 1870 a schoolhouse was built on the old Knut Thompson place. Carlos Manchester was also teacher here. That school was maintained until 1888. In 1889 there was a division, and each district erected a new schoolhouse. The first teacher in the new schoolhouse in district 79 joint was Gertrude M. Carll. of Udolpho. The above facts were gathered by John T. Aldal. -History of Mower County, 1911
District 80; Lodi Township. “A school was erected in this district on section 26 some time before the organization of the district in 1877. Etta Bevier was the first teacher. In 1909 a modern building was erected on the old site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Ada M. Mason. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 81; Elkton Village; Marshall Township. “District 81 was organized about the year 1876. when a frame house was erected in section 2. School was first taught in 1878 by Ida Waite. This is the village school of Elkton.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Ella Buck. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 82; Marshall Township. As was the practice in most of the early school districts, because the parents were concerned with education of their children, they were taught in the homes. So it was in School District #82. However, almost immediately after acquiring land in 1874, the schoolhouse was built.
The warranty deed from Levi Foss and wife Philamena to School District #82 states that one-half acre was acquired at the cost of $1.00. The deed was signed in the presence of A. G. Wedge and Ormanzo Allen, both early settlers in Mower County. The latter was a judge and notary public.
Some of the teachers over the years were Colista Hoban, Charles McBride, Catherine McBride, Mary Collins (1913-1914) and Madeline Leahy.
"Miss Nellie Carter is teaching the winter term in 82. Here they have free books, library, chart and set of maps in case. The room was neat and attractive and showed the teacher's efforts. We were impressed with the order and regularity of the work." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
In 1920, this school was consolidated with District #25 in Rose Creek and Elkton Schools. The land reverted back to the farm. The building was sold to Henry Syckman. Mrs. Wilfred Murphy was the last teacher.
District 82; Windom Township. “The first school in this district was taught in 1867 by Maggie Smith in a house erected by Thomas Smith in the northeast quarter of section 12. After three weeks a frame house was erected on the southeast corner of section 1, in which Addie Fairbanks was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Delia Cronan. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 83 – Washington School; Clayton Township. “A schoolhouse was erected in this district in the northwest corner of section 32 in 1876. Miss D. K. Lee was the first teacher in this building. The present site is one-half a mile north.” -History of Mower County, 1911
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Souvenir from Washington School District No. 83 from the 1904-1905 School Year. Teacher was Amanda Anderson (Huseby)
School officers were E.A. Wigness, Clerk; A.K. Rebne, Treasurer; B. Underdahl, Director
Fanny G. Gies was County Superintendent
School officers were E.A. Wigness, Clerk; A.K. Rebne, Treasurer; B. Underdahl, Director
Fanny G. Gies was County Superintendent
District 84; Frankford Township. “The first schoolhouse in this district was erected in 1877 in the northwest corner of section 34. The first teacher was Lyda Goodsell.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Elsie E. Hulbert. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 85; Bennington Township. “A schoolhouse was built in this district in 1874 and the first teacher was Clara Mehurin.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Lona Whicher. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 86; Dexter and Grand Meadow Villages. “This district was organized in 1874. The first school was a temporary building, put up that year. School was taught in the winter of 1874-75 by Jesse King. In 1877 a new building was erected. At present there is a modern four-room school, well equipped in every respect.” -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a village school. The 1884 summer term was taught by Nellie C. Spencer. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 87; Nevada Township. “This district was organized in 1870 and a schoolhouse erected the following year in the southeast quarter of section 23. Mary Gregg was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Edward Evenson taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 88; Windom Township. “District 88 originally included district 25, which now embraces Rose Creek village. The district was organized as No. 25, in 1859, and the first school was taught in Patrick O'Maley's house, with Sarah Slaven as first teacher. School was afterward taught in Michael Slaven 's house. In 1864 a log house was erected on the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 23, in which Rosetta Fuller taught the first term of school. In 1874 the district was divided, and the south half, now Rose Creek village, retained the old number. In 1876 a frame house was erected in the south part of section 13.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Mary Thompson. -History of Mower County, 1884
“On motion, the petition of M. J. Slavin and others was granted, and it is hereby ordered and determined that sections 13, 23 and 24, in township No. 102, range 17, and sections 18, an 19 in township number 102 range 16 shall hereafter constitute a school district to be known as common school District number 88, of the county of Mower.” – Mower County Transcript, Sep 18, 1873-Page 4
District 89; Clayton Township. The 1884 summer term was taught by Ole N. Grandelen. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 89; Waltham Township. "This district was organized in the fall of 1874. A frame house was erected during the summer of the following year on the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of section 35. The first school was the winter term of 1875-76 and was taught by J. L. Dole, substituting for his daughter Addie, who after being engaged to teach was taken ill. The schoolhouse is now located in the southwest quarter of section 26." -History of Mower County, 1911
“On motion, the petition of Amos Colby and others was granted, and it is hereby ordered and determined that sections 34, 35 and 36, in township No. 104, range 17, and sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33, in township number 104 range 16, shall hereafter constitute a school district to be known as common school district number 89, of the county of Mower.” – Mower County Transcript, Sep 25, 1873-Page 6
1884 summer term was taught by Minnie Hunt. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 90; Lyle Township. "This district has a fine school in the village of Lyle. Excellent work has been done in manual training and agriculture in addition to the usual school duties. The schoolhouse is a well-equipped building of brick and nine teachers are employed. A history of this district is given in connection with the history of the village of Lyle." -History of Mower County, 1911
“Petition of H. Turner and others was granted and it is hereby ordered and determined, that sections 25 and 36, and the east half northeast quarter of section No. 25, in township No. 101, range 18, shall hereafter constitute a school district, to be known as Common School District No. 90, of the county of Mower.” – Mower County Transcript, Thu, Feb 19, 1874-Page 2
This was a village school. Linna B. Evans taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 91; Sargeant Township. ”The first schoolhouse built in the town was in this district, in 1875, in the northeast corner of section 15. Jn the summer of that year Eliza W. Sargent taught the first school. A Norwegian school was started in the same house, with Knud Arhns as the first teacher. The schoolhouse is located in the southern half of section 2.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Eliza Sargeant taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 92; Bennington Township. District 92. “The schoolhouse in this district was built in 1875 on the southwest quarter of section 25. The first teacher was Katie Mehurin.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Jessie Plummer. -History of Mower County, 1884
Albert Nelson was the teacher in the 1940's. Board members were Albert Johnson, Christ L. Christenson, and Ingeman Iverson.
District 93; Waltham Township. "This was organized in the fall of 1875 and the following spring a frame schoolhouse was built on the northeast corner of section 30. The first school was taught by Belle Leighton." -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Claudia Campbell. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 94; Pleasant Valley Township. District 94. “The first school in this district was erected in 1874 on the northeast quarter of section 35, but was afterward moved a mile west to where it now stands. Alba G. Paddock was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Hattie Dickinson. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 95; Bennington Township. “The schoolhouse in this district was built in 1876, on the southwest quarter of section 8. The house is on the northwest corner of section 9.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Anna Langum. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 96; Lodi Township. “District 96 was provided with a schoolhouse in 1876, located on section 29. A Miss Haley taught the first school. Prior to this, however, a school had been held at the home of John Hubbard by ]\Maggie Carr. The district was organized in 1865 through the efforts of John Hubbard, who gave one-half acre of ground for a building site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Jennie Keefe. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 97; Dexter Township. Organized in 1873. The first school was taught that year in Nelson Huntington's house by his daughter, Mary, with a single pupil, her sister, Rose. Later the territory of this district was attached to Dexter village. In 1877, the district was set apart and a school house was built on the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 2. Andrew Quinn and Cora Chadbourne were two of the earliest teachers in this house. Other teachers were Mary Huntington and Winifred Browning.
District 97; Frankford Township. “This district was organized in 1876. The first teacher was A. S. Woodworth. The house is located in the southeast quarter of section 31.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Lizzie L. Wood. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 98-Stark School; Dexter Township. “District 98 was organized in 1878 and the first school taught that year in the home of Nelson Huntington, by his daughter Mary, with a single pupil, her sister Rose. Later the territory of this district was attached to Dexter village. In 1877 the district was set apart and a schoolhouse built on the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 2. Andrew Quinn and Cora Chadbourne were two of the earliest teachers in this building.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Winifred Browning. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 99; Lodi Township and Taopi Village. “ District 99 is the village school of Taopi and was organized in 1878. The first school in the village was taught in the winter of 1877-78, in a private house. In 1880 a frame schoolhouse was built in the village, the first teacher therein being Ida Wells. A two-roomed building has since been erected.” -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a village school. The 1884 summer term was taught by Alma Johnson. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 100; Lodi Township. “District 100 was organized in 1877 and a schoolhouse built on the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 7. Ella Smith was the first teacher in the house. A modern building now occupies the site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
There was no summer term taught in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
"Miss Stella Welch is teaching in district 100. Irregular attendance is the draw back in this district." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
District 101; Lansing and Red Rock Townships. "District 101. A frame schoolhouse was erected in section 13 in the fall of 1876, with Patrick Gilroy as teacher." -History of Mower County, 1911
A joint district, with territory lying in Red Rock township. A frame school house 18'x24' was built in section 13, in the fall of i876, at a cost of $650. A school was held in it that winter, with Patrick Gilroy as teacher, with an attendance of 30. Teachers: Patrick Gilroy, Jessie Simpson.
The summer term of 1884 was kept by Miss Jessie Simpson. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 102; Bennington Township. District 102. “A schoolhouse was erected in 1877 on the northwest quarter of section 34. The first teacher was N. 0. Borswold.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Anna Palmer. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 103-Corbitt School; Marshall Township. “This district was organized September 20, 1879. A house was erected that fall in the southeast corner of section 17, and the first term was taught by George Emery in the winter of 1879-80.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Bena S. Taylor. -History of Mower County, 1884
"Miss Anna Hannigan has begun her third term in the Corbitt district. This is one of the schools which the district sees that needed supplies are quickly furnished." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
District 104-Liberty School; Nevada Township. “District 104 was organized in 1878 and a frame house erected that same year, in the southwest corner of section 3. The first teacher was Minda H. Ruland.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Agnes Smith taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 105-McKinley School; Marshall Township. “District 105 was organized in 1879 and a schoolliouse erected in the northwest corner of section 84. the first school being taught by Annie Christopherson” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Dora Miner. -History of Mower County, 1884
Students attending school in District #105 McKinley in the 1898-1899 school year were: Amanda Anderson, Henry Anderson, Ida Anderson, Carl Boe, Johnie Boe, Josie Boe, Leonard Boe, Eddie Ellingson, Louis Ellingson, Alfred Fardahl, Bertha Fardahl, Caroline Fardahl, John Fardahl, Josie Grinde, Nels Grinde, Christian Hanson, Oscar Hanson, Clara Johnson, Ella Johnson, Martha Johnson, Joel Johnson, Carl Knutson, Eddie Knutson, Christ Knutson, Jacob Knutson, Mary Martinson, Emma Qualey, Carl Qualey, Edwin Rogne, Peter M. Sathre, Elizabeth Sathre, Esther Severson, Martin Severson, Thelia Severson, Andrew Slindee, Carl Slindee, Lizzie Slindee, Martha Thompson, Martin Tiegen, Alma Wiste, Andrew Wiste, Hattie Wiste, Josie Wiste, Nellie Wiste. The teacher in 1898-99 was Elias Martinus Sathre. -From Harvey Sathre Estate Documents
The 1884 summer term was taught by Elsie E. Hulbert. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 85; Bennington Township. “A schoolhouse was built in this district in 1874 and the first teacher was Clara Mehurin.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Lona Whicher. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 86; Dexter and Grand Meadow Villages. “This district was organized in 1874. The first school was a temporary building, put up that year. School was taught in the winter of 1874-75 by Jesse King. In 1877 a new building was erected. At present there is a modern four-room school, well equipped in every respect.” -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a village school. The 1884 summer term was taught by Nellie C. Spencer. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 87; Nevada Township. “This district was organized in 1870 and a schoolhouse erected the following year in the southeast quarter of section 23. Mary Gregg was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Edward Evenson taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 88; Windom Township. “District 88 originally included district 25, which now embraces Rose Creek village. The district was organized as No. 25, in 1859, and the first school was taught in Patrick O'Maley's house, with Sarah Slaven as first teacher. School was afterward taught in Michael Slaven 's house. In 1864 a log house was erected on the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 23, in which Rosetta Fuller taught the first term of school. In 1874 the district was divided, and the south half, now Rose Creek village, retained the old number. In 1876 a frame house was erected in the south part of section 13.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Mary Thompson. -History of Mower County, 1884
“On motion, the petition of M. J. Slavin and others was granted, and it is hereby ordered and determined that sections 13, 23 and 24, in township No. 102, range 17, and sections 18, an 19 in township number 102 range 16 shall hereafter constitute a school district to be known as common school District number 88, of the county of Mower.” – Mower County Transcript, Sep 18, 1873-Page 4
District 89; Clayton Township. The 1884 summer term was taught by Ole N. Grandelen. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 89; Waltham Township. "This district was organized in the fall of 1874. A frame house was erected during the summer of the following year on the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of section 35. The first school was the winter term of 1875-76 and was taught by J. L. Dole, substituting for his daughter Addie, who after being engaged to teach was taken ill. The schoolhouse is now located in the southwest quarter of section 26." -History of Mower County, 1911
“On motion, the petition of Amos Colby and others was granted, and it is hereby ordered and determined that sections 34, 35 and 36, in township No. 104, range 17, and sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33, in township number 104 range 16, shall hereafter constitute a school district to be known as common school district number 89, of the county of Mower.” – Mower County Transcript, Sep 25, 1873-Page 6
1884 summer term was taught by Minnie Hunt. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 90; Lyle Township. "This district has a fine school in the village of Lyle. Excellent work has been done in manual training and agriculture in addition to the usual school duties. The schoolhouse is a well-equipped building of brick and nine teachers are employed. A history of this district is given in connection with the history of the village of Lyle." -History of Mower County, 1911
“Petition of H. Turner and others was granted and it is hereby ordered and determined, that sections 25 and 36, and the east half northeast quarter of section No. 25, in township No. 101, range 18, shall hereafter constitute a school district, to be known as Common School District No. 90, of the county of Mower.” – Mower County Transcript, Thu, Feb 19, 1874-Page 2
This was a village school. Linna B. Evans taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 91; Sargeant Township. ”The first schoolhouse built in the town was in this district, in 1875, in the northeast corner of section 15. Jn the summer of that year Eliza W. Sargent taught the first school. A Norwegian school was started in the same house, with Knud Arhns as the first teacher. The schoolhouse is located in the southern half of section 2.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Eliza Sargeant taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 92; Bennington Township. District 92. “The schoolhouse in this district was built in 1875 on the southwest quarter of section 25. The first teacher was Katie Mehurin.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Jessie Plummer. -History of Mower County, 1884
Albert Nelson was the teacher in the 1940's. Board members were Albert Johnson, Christ L. Christenson, and Ingeman Iverson.
District 93; Waltham Township. "This was organized in the fall of 1875 and the following spring a frame schoolhouse was built on the northeast corner of section 30. The first school was taught by Belle Leighton." -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Claudia Campbell. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 94; Pleasant Valley Township. District 94. “The first school in this district was erected in 1874 on the northeast quarter of section 35, but was afterward moved a mile west to where it now stands. Alba G. Paddock was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Hattie Dickinson. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 95; Bennington Township. “The schoolhouse in this district was built in 1876, on the southwest quarter of section 8. The house is on the northwest corner of section 9.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Anna Langum. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 96; Lodi Township. “District 96 was provided with a schoolhouse in 1876, located on section 29. A Miss Haley taught the first school. Prior to this, however, a school had been held at the home of John Hubbard by ]\Maggie Carr. The district was organized in 1865 through the efforts of John Hubbard, who gave one-half acre of ground for a building site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Jennie Keefe. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 97; Dexter Township. Organized in 1873. The first school was taught that year in Nelson Huntington's house by his daughter, Mary, with a single pupil, her sister, Rose. Later the territory of this district was attached to Dexter village. In 1877, the district was set apart and a school house was built on the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 2. Andrew Quinn and Cora Chadbourne were two of the earliest teachers in this house. Other teachers were Mary Huntington and Winifred Browning.
District 97; Frankford Township. “This district was organized in 1876. The first teacher was A. S. Woodworth. The house is located in the southeast quarter of section 31.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Lizzie L. Wood. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 98-Stark School; Dexter Township. “District 98 was organized in 1878 and the first school taught that year in the home of Nelson Huntington, by his daughter Mary, with a single pupil, her sister Rose. Later the territory of this district was attached to Dexter village. In 1877 the district was set apart and a schoolhouse built on the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 2. Andrew Quinn and Cora Chadbourne were two of the earliest teachers in this building.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Winifred Browning. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 99; Lodi Township and Taopi Village. “ District 99 is the village school of Taopi and was organized in 1878. The first school in the village was taught in the winter of 1877-78, in a private house. In 1880 a frame schoolhouse was built in the village, the first teacher therein being Ida Wells. A two-roomed building has since been erected.” -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a village school. The 1884 summer term was taught by Alma Johnson. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 100; Lodi Township. “District 100 was organized in 1877 and a schoolhouse built on the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 7. Ella Smith was the first teacher in the house. A modern building now occupies the site.” -History of Mower County, 1911
There was no summer term taught in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
"Miss Stella Welch is teaching in district 100. Irregular attendance is the draw back in this district." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
District 101; Lansing and Red Rock Townships. "District 101. A frame schoolhouse was erected in section 13 in the fall of 1876, with Patrick Gilroy as teacher." -History of Mower County, 1911
A joint district, with territory lying in Red Rock township. A frame school house 18'x24' was built in section 13, in the fall of i876, at a cost of $650. A school was held in it that winter, with Patrick Gilroy as teacher, with an attendance of 30. Teachers: Patrick Gilroy, Jessie Simpson.
The summer term of 1884 was kept by Miss Jessie Simpson. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 102; Bennington Township. District 102. “A schoolhouse was erected in 1877 on the northwest quarter of section 34. The first teacher was N. 0. Borswold.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Anna Palmer. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 103-Corbitt School; Marshall Township. “This district was organized September 20, 1879. A house was erected that fall in the southeast corner of section 17, and the first term was taught by George Emery in the winter of 1879-80.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Bena S. Taylor. -History of Mower County, 1884
"Miss Anna Hannigan has begun her third term in the Corbitt district. This is one of the schools which the district sees that needed supplies are quickly furnished." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
District 104-Liberty School; Nevada Township. “District 104 was organized in 1878 and a frame house erected that same year, in the southwest corner of section 3. The first teacher was Minda H. Ruland.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Agnes Smith taught the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 105-McKinley School; Marshall Township. “District 105 was organized in 1879 and a schoolliouse erected in the northwest corner of section 84. the first school being taught by Annie Christopherson” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Dora Miner. -History of Mower County, 1884
Students attending school in District #105 McKinley in the 1898-1899 school year were: Amanda Anderson, Henry Anderson, Ida Anderson, Carl Boe, Johnie Boe, Josie Boe, Leonard Boe, Eddie Ellingson, Louis Ellingson, Alfred Fardahl, Bertha Fardahl, Caroline Fardahl, John Fardahl, Josie Grinde, Nels Grinde, Christian Hanson, Oscar Hanson, Clara Johnson, Ella Johnson, Martha Johnson, Joel Johnson, Carl Knutson, Eddie Knutson, Christ Knutson, Jacob Knutson, Mary Martinson, Emma Qualey, Carl Qualey, Edwin Rogne, Peter M. Sathre, Elizabeth Sathre, Esther Severson, Martin Severson, Thelia Severson, Andrew Slindee, Carl Slindee, Lizzie Slindee, Martha Thompson, Martin Tiegen, Alma Wiste, Andrew Wiste, Hattie Wiste, Josie Wiste, Nellie Wiste. The teacher in 1898-99 was Elias Martinus Sathre. -From Harvey Sathre Estate Documents
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Souvenir Booklet from McKinley School District Number 105, Adams, Mower Co., Minnesota; September 14, 1903-April 16, 1904, presented by Dora H. Anderson, Teacher. School officers - P. J. Sathre, Clerk; S. Peterson, Treasurer; J. R. Johnson, Director.
"The McKinley Country Schoolhouse" by Jenna Wolterman: Since the early 1910's a schoolhouse has been part of the farm site where Mark and Carleen Wolterman live, located west of Adams, although they weren't aware of the building's history. To them it was a garage. When daughter Jenna was assigned by Mr. Earl Orvik, Southland high school social studies teacher, to write about an abandoned building, Jenna chose the schoolhouse and spent hours of time researching the building. Read the information from her report.
Two students at McKinley School have been identified as Andrew O. Wiste in the back row and Alfred Wiste in the front row on the left.
District 106-Maple Leaf School; Dexter Township. “District 106 was organized in 1877, and a schoolhouse erected in 1878 in the southwest quarter of section 29, Jennie Fairbanks being the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Hattie C. Rugg. -History of Mower County, 1884
Read the Memories of District No. 106 by Laura Studer Hammermeister
District 107-Waltham Township and Sargeant Village School. “The schoolhouse in this district was completed in 1880, and was located .just over the line in section 13, Waltham Township. This is the village school of Sargeant.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Hannah Sodergren. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 108; Dexter Township. “District 108 was organized in 1877. The schoolhouse was built the same year on the northwest quarter of section 36. The first teacher was Jennie L. Schryver.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Evan M. Skinner taught the summer term in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 109-Corcoran School; Clayton Township. “The first teacher in this district was G. G. Dallen. and the building is located in the south half of section 11. District 117. The schoolhouse in this district is in the west half of section 25. It was built in March, 1885, and three months' school held before it was finished. It was then plastered and seats put in, so that school was held that winter. The first teacher was Delia McDonnough.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Louise Wilbright. -History of Mower County, 1884
Roberta Miller Turner taught this school from 1940 to 1942. Other teachers were Mildred Glynn, Grand Meadow, Clara Hanson, Grand Meadow, Louise Wilbright, and Ethel Clay, Truman, MN. In about 1950, the schoolhouse was moved into Grand Meadow and made into a home.
District 110; Waltham Township. "District 110 was organized in 1881 and the first school kept by Flossie Brown, a frame house having been erected, in the southeast corner of section 6. District 124 has a school in the southeast quarter of section 1. According to John P. Johnson, the district was organized in 1893 and a schoolhouse built the same year on the present site. Nora 0. Chandler was the first teacher. In 1910 the foundation was raised and laid with cement blocks, a new floor was put in and a Smith heating and ventilation system installed."
-History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Emma Dole. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 111; Grand Meadow Township. This school includes sections 6 and 7, also a part of 8 and 5. House in northeast corner of section 7.
District 111; Sargeant Township. “District 111 was organized in 1879. A schoolhouse was built that year on the northeast quarter of section 26. Ella King was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
There was no summer term taught in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 111 Joint; Udolpho Township and Freeborn County. "District 111 joint was organized by the legislature during the session of 1881-82, and the schoolhouse is located just over the Freeborn county line in Neury township. Myra Maxwell was the first teacher, the first session being the summer term of 1882." -History of Mower County, 1911
Emma Washburn was the teacher during the summer term of 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 112; Grand Meadow Township. “District 112. northeast quarter, section 7;” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Anna Funderhide. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 113; Red Rock and Windom Townships. A joint district and includes territory in both Windom and Red Rock townships. The district was organized in 1878, and a school house erected the following spring on the southwest corner of section 35. The building is a frame 24'x30' and cost $800. The first school in this house was a three months term, kept by Mrs. Mary Hathaway, (now the wife of E. Slocum, of Windom township,) with an attendance of 14. Bertha Case, present teacher. Teachers: Mary Hathaway, Bertha Case.
District 113-Schwartz School; Sargeant Township. “District 113 was organized in 1880, and a schoolhouse built on the southwest quarter of section 9. The first school was taught by T. H. Rounds.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Emma L. Bacon. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 114-Kopplin School; Sargeant Township. “The schoolhouse in this district is located in the northeast quarter of section 32.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Lillie Woodward. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 115; Red Rock Township. "This district was organized in 1878 and a frame schoolhouse erected the following spring on the southwest corner of section 35. The first school in this house was taught by]Mary Hathaway, who later became Mrs. Edward Slocum." -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Bertha Case. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 116-Blue Star School; Red Rock Township. "District 116 was organized by the legislature of 1881. and the first school was taught that spring by Mary Rugg. The school is in the northwest corner of section 23." -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Mary J. Jordan. -History of Mower County, 1884
Mildred Crilly was the teacher in 1939 and 1940. The board members were Donald Rugg, Mrs. Hastings, Richard Clayton. Monica Reagan also taught #116 in 1942. Teachers: Mary Rugg, Mary J. Jordan.
District 117; Clayton Township. The schoolhouse in this district was in the west half of Section 25. It was built in March of 1885 and school was held in it three months before it was entirely completed. It was then plastered and seats put in ready for the winter term. The first teacher was Delia McDonnough. Miss Vi Overcamp also taught in this district for two years.
District 118-West Bennington School; Bennington Township. “The school in this district is located in the west half of section 17.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 119 Joint; Udolpho Township. This district was organized as district 57 October 9, 1869, and the first school was held that winter at the house of John Tuekerson in section 30, Carlos Manchester being the teacher. School was held in this house until 1872, when a small house was erected in the southeast corner of section 19. Mr. Manchester was also the first teacher in this house. -History of Mower County, 1911
District 120; Marshall Township, 1888. “The school in this district is located on the northeast corner of section 9. According to C. E. Thompson the district was organized in 1888 and the schoolhouse built that fall.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"Miss Flora Loomis is again teaching in 120. The school is in need of a library, globe, more and better black boards. We were glad to see that trees had been planted on the grounds since our last visit and were apparently doing well." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
District 121-Monitor School; Dexter Township. "The schoolhouse is located in the southwest quarter of section 16. This district, according to William Newbauer, was organized February 4, 1889, and a schoolhouse built the same year on the present site. The first teacher was Mary Siegel.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 122; Lansing Township. "District 122 was organized in 1893, and a schoolhouse built the same year in section 20. Paula Brown was the first teacher." -History of Mower County, 1911
District 123 Windom Township. “This district was organized and a schoolhouse erected in 1893. Olive Savage was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 125; Dexter Township. "The pupils of this district attend school in a schoolhouse on the northwest corner of the southeast quarter of section 11. According to G. B. Harvey the district was organized about 1895, and the schoolhouse erected the same year. Ethel H. Wilsie was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 126; Racine Township. "District 126 has a schoolhouse in the north half of section 23. This district was organized in 1897. The schoolhouse was brought from district 107 and moved west to its present location." -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a joint district. There were no returns submitted for the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884.
District 127; Clayton Township. District 127. “The pupils in this district attend school in the northwest quarter of section 8. The district was organized January 4, 1900, and Sarah Seanlan was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 127-J; Frankford Township. Located in Section 1.
District 127; Racine Township. This was a joint district. The 1884 summer term was taught by Mary E. Long. -History of Mower County, 1884.
District 128-Prairie View School; Austin Township, 1900. "District 128 has a schoolhouse in the eastern half of section 21. The house was built in 1900 and Pearl Bowers was the first teacher." -History of Mower County, 1911
District 129-Phillips School; Dexter Township. ”This district has a school in the southwest quarter of section 5. It is the youngest of all the Mower county school districts, and was organized July 12. 1905, under the good offices of W. L. Lewis. D. L. Tanner, F. E. Hambreeht, J. Johnson and William Christie. A schoolhouse was built the same year, and Anna Hanson was the first teacher. W. M. Phillips was the first clerk.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Hattie C. Rugg. -History of Mower County, 1884
Read the Memories of District No. 106 by Laura Studer Hammermeister
District 107-Waltham Township and Sargeant Village School. “The schoolhouse in this district was completed in 1880, and was located .just over the line in section 13, Waltham Township. This is the village school of Sargeant.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Hannah Sodergren. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 108; Dexter Township. “District 108 was organized in 1877. The schoolhouse was built the same year on the northwest quarter of section 36. The first teacher was Jennie L. Schryver.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Evan M. Skinner taught the summer term in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 109-Corcoran School; Clayton Township. “The first teacher in this district was G. G. Dallen. and the building is located in the south half of section 11. District 117. The schoolhouse in this district is in the west half of section 25. It was built in March, 1885, and three months' school held before it was finished. It was then plastered and seats put in, so that school was held that winter. The first teacher was Delia McDonnough.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Louise Wilbright. -History of Mower County, 1884
Roberta Miller Turner taught this school from 1940 to 1942. Other teachers were Mildred Glynn, Grand Meadow, Clara Hanson, Grand Meadow, Louise Wilbright, and Ethel Clay, Truman, MN. In about 1950, the schoolhouse was moved into Grand Meadow and made into a home.
District 110; Waltham Township. "District 110 was organized in 1881 and the first school kept by Flossie Brown, a frame house having been erected, in the southeast corner of section 6. District 124 has a school in the southeast quarter of section 1. According to John P. Johnson, the district was organized in 1893 and a schoolhouse built the same year on the present site. Nora 0. Chandler was the first teacher. In 1910 the foundation was raised and laid with cement blocks, a new floor was put in and a Smith heating and ventilation system installed."
-History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Emma Dole. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 111; Grand Meadow Township. This school includes sections 6 and 7, also a part of 8 and 5. House in northeast corner of section 7.
District 111; Sargeant Township. “District 111 was organized in 1879. A schoolhouse was built that year on the northeast quarter of section 26. Ella King was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
There was no summer term taught in 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 111 Joint; Udolpho Township and Freeborn County. "District 111 joint was organized by the legislature during the session of 1881-82, and the schoolhouse is located just over the Freeborn county line in Neury township. Myra Maxwell was the first teacher, the first session being the summer term of 1882." -History of Mower County, 1911
Emma Washburn was the teacher during the summer term of 1884. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 112; Grand Meadow Township. “District 112. northeast quarter, section 7;” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Anna Funderhide. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 113; Red Rock and Windom Townships. A joint district and includes territory in both Windom and Red Rock townships. The district was organized in 1878, and a school house erected the following spring on the southwest corner of section 35. The building is a frame 24'x30' and cost $800. The first school in this house was a three months term, kept by Mrs. Mary Hathaway, (now the wife of E. Slocum, of Windom township,) with an attendance of 14. Bertha Case, present teacher. Teachers: Mary Hathaway, Bertha Case.
District 113-Schwartz School; Sargeant Township. “District 113 was organized in 1880, and a schoolhouse built on the southwest quarter of section 9. The first school was taught by T. H. Rounds.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Emma L. Bacon. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 114-Kopplin School; Sargeant Township. “The schoolhouse in this district is located in the northeast quarter of section 32.” -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Lillie Woodward. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 115; Red Rock Township. "This district was organized in 1878 and a frame schoolhouse erected the following spring on the southwest corner of section 35. The first school in this house was taught by]Mary Hathaway, who later became Mrs. Edward Slocum." -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Bertha Case. -History of Mower County, 1884
District 116-Blue Star School; Red Rock Township. "District 116 was organized by the legislature of 1881. and the first school was taught that spring by Mary Rugg. The school is in the northwest corner of section 23." -History of Mower County, 1911
The 1884 summer term was taught by Mary J. Jordan. -History of Mower County, 1884
Mildred Crilly was the teacher in 1939 and 1940. The board members were Donald Rugg, Mrs. Hastings, Richard Clayton. Monica Reagan also taught #116 in 1942. Teachers: Mary Rugg, Mary J. Jordan.
District 117; Clayton Township. The schoolhouse in this district was in the west half of Section 25. It was built in March of 1885 and school was held in it three months before it was entirely completed. It was then plastered and seats put in ready for the winter term. The first teacher was Delia McDonnough. Miss Vi Overcamp also taught in this district for two years.
District 118-West Bennington School; Bennington Township. “The school in this district is located in the west half of section 17.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 119 Joint; Udolpho Township. This district was organized as district 57 October 9, 1869, and the first school was held that winter at the house of John Tuekerson in section 30, Carlos Manchester being the teacher. School was held in this house until 1872, when a small house was erected in the southeast corner of section 19. Mr. Manchester was also the first teacher in this house. -History of Mower County, 1911
District 120; Marshall Township, 1888. “The school in this district is located on the northeast corner of section 9. According to C. E. Thompson the district was organized in 1888 and the schoolhouse built that fall.” -History of Mower County, 1911
"Miss Flora Loomis is again teaching in 120. The school is in need of a library, globe, more and better black boards. We were glad to see that trees had been planted on the grounds since our last visit and were apparently doing well." -The Austin Daily Herald; Sat, Nov 18, 1899 ·Page 3; School Visits by the County Superintendent
District 121-Monitor School; Dexter Township. "The schoolhouse is located in the southwest quarter of section 16. This district, according to William Newbauer, was organized February 4, 1889, and a schoolhouse built the same year on the present site. The first teacher was Mary Siegel.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 122; Lansing Township. "District 122 was organized in 1893, and a schoolhouse built the same year in section 20. Paula Brown was the first teacher." -History of Mower County, 1911
District 123 Windom Township. “This district was organized and a schoolhouse erected in 1893. Olive Savage was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 125; Dexter Township. "The pupils of this district attend school in a schoolhouse on the northwest corner of the southeast quarter of section 11. According to G. B. Harvey the district was organized about 1895, and the schoolhouse erected the same year. Ethel H. Wilsie was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 126; Racine Township. "District 126 has a schoolhouse in the north half of section 23. This district was organized in 1897. The schoolhouse was brought from district 107 and moved west to its present location." -History of Mower County, 1911
This was a joint district. There were no returns submitted for the 1884 summer term. -History of Mower County, 1884.
District 127; Clayton Township. District 127. “The pupils in this district attend school in the northwest quarter of section 8. The district was organized January 4, 1900, and Sarah Seanlan was the first teacher.” -History of Mower County, 1911
District 127-J; Frankford Township. Located in Section 1.
District 127; Racine Township. This was a joint district. The 1884 summer term was taught by Mary E. Long. -History of Mower County, 1884.
District 128-Prairie View School; Austin Township, 1900. "District 128 has a schoolhouse in the eastern half of section 21. The house was built in 1900 and Pearl Bowers was the first teacher." -History of Mower County, 1911
District 129-Phillips School; Dexter Township. ”This district has a school in the southwest quarter of section 5. It is the youngest of all the Mower county school districts, and was organized July 12. 1905, under the good offices of W. L. Lewis. D. L. Tanner, F. E. Hambreeht, J. Johnson and William Christie. A schoolhouse was built the same year, and Anna Hanson was the first teacher. W. M. Phillips was the first clerk.” -History of Mower County, 1911
Resources:
Tales of Mower County by Jean H. and John Kay Adams, copyright 1949 by Mrs. Jean H. Adams. Note: For a book first published in 1949, renewal was necessary to continue the copyright after the original 28-year term. If the copyright was not renewed in 1977, the work's U.S. copyright expired and the work entered the public domain. There is no record of the copyright for this book being renewed in 1977.
History of Mower County, 1884
The History of Mower County Minnesota, Chicago; H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1911
Harvey Sathre Estate Documents
Mill on the Willow, 1984
Mower County Transcript
Austin Daily Herald
Souvenir Booklets from Janet Stephenson's Personal Collection
The McKinley Country Schoolhouse by Jenna Wolterman
Tales of Mower County by Jean H. and John Kay Adams, copyright 1949 by Mrs. Jean H. Adams. Note: For a book first published in 1949, renewal was necessary to continue the copyright after the original 28-year term. If the copyright was not renewed in 1977, the work's U.S. copyright expired and the work entered the public domain. There is no record of the copyright for this book being renewed in 1977.
History of Mower County, 1884
The History of Mower County Minnesota, Chicago; H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1911
Harvey Sathre Estate Documents
Mill on the Willow, 1984
Mower County Transcript
Austin Daily Herald
Souvenir Booklets from Janet Stephenson's Personal Collection
The McKinley Country Schoolhouse by Jenna Wolterman
