Livonia in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Newburg School
Built 1861 • Moved 1987 • Opened 1990
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
1. The Newburg School Marker
The first Newburg school was a small log structure built in 1831. In 1861, it was replaced with this frame building at the cost of $400. Students ranging in ages from 4 to 20 would be taught by one teacher in one large room, with older students helping the younger students. There were two terms during the school year, each 4 months long, beginning in November and May. Many students would attend class when their families could spare them from farm work.
The Newburg School is a part of the Newburg Intersection which also includes the Newburg Church, Parsonage, Bungalow, A. J. Geer Store, and D.U.R. Waiting Room. All buildings were positioned to recreate this intersection which was located at Newburg and Ann Arbor Trail.
The Newburg School was originally located on Newburg, north of Ann Arbor Trail in Section 31.
Erected by City of Livonia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 42° 26.329′ N, 83° 24.982′ W. Marker is in Livonia, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker can be reached from Newburgh Road south of Eight Mile Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in Historic Greenmead [park], about 0.1 mile from Newburgh Road. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Newburg Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bungalow (within shouting distance of this marker); A.J. Geer Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Friends Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Detroit United Railway Waiting Room (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Blue House (about 400 feet away); The Shaw House (about 400 feet away); The Kingsley House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livonia.
Also see . . . Explore the Buildings. (Submitted on June 18, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
2. Left image
School at Newburg, Wayne County
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
3. Middle images
Top: Charles and Dwight Paddock
Bottom: Circa 1920's
Bottom: Circa 1920's
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
4. Upper right image
Newburg School students, before 1922
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
5. The Newburg School and Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 19, 2010
6. The Newburg School
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
7. Historic Greenmead sign
Sign on the west side of Newburgh Road for the historic village.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 18, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
