Grosse Pointe Woods in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Fractional District No. 9 School

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 15, 2017

1. Fractional District No. 9 School Marker

Inscription. Known as the Cook School, this structure was built in 1890 near the corner of present-day Mack Avenue and Lochmoor Boulevard. Slated for demolition, it was moved to this site in 2006. The stickwork in the gable distinguishes the building from many other one-room schools. Children from Gratiot and Grosse Pointe Townships attended the school until 1922 when the district combined with four others to form the Rural Agricultural School District No. 1.

Erected 2008 by Michigan Historical Commission—Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L1076.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 42° 25.978′ N, 82° 54.611′ W. Marker is in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker can be reached from Mack Plaza Drive. Marker and school house are at the northwest corner of the Grosse Pointe Woods Community Center's parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20025 Mack Plaza Drive, Grosse Pointe MI 48236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grosse Pointe Farms Sewage Pumping Station (approx. 1.4 miles away); Grosse Pointe Shores Village Hall

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); This Bell House (approx. 2 miles away); Grosse Pointe Farms Water Filtration Plant (approx. 2 miles away); Milk River Settlement (approx. 2.3 miles away); North Cottage (approx. 2.4 miles away); Gate Lodge & Garage (approx. 2.4 miles away); Playhouse (approx. 2.4 miles away).

Fractional District No. 9 School and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 15, 2017

2. Fractional District No. 9 School and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.