Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bridge School
First Public School in Michigan
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 6, 2021
1. Bridge School First Public School in Michigan Marker
Inscription.
Bridge School. First Public School in Michigan. Pioneer settlers of Raisinville Township were the first citizens of Michigan to fully organize a school district which provided a building and financial support for basic education.
During 1828 the district built a log schoolhouse on land deeded to them by George Sorter. They named it after nearby Bruckner Bridge, newly completed across the River Raisin.
A larger structure built entirely of walnut replaced the log house in 1832,. The present brick building was erected in 1868 and added to in 1910. It served as a school continuously until 1950 after its consolidation with Dundee Community Schools.
In 1957, the Dundee School Board deeded the property to Monroe County Historical Society.
Pioneer settlers of Raisinville Township were the first citizens of Michigan to fully organize a school district which provided a building and financial support for basic education.
During 1828 the district built a log schoolhouse on land deeded to them by George Sorter. They named it after nearby Bruckner Bridge, newly completed across the River Raisin.
A larger structure built entirely of walnut replaced the log house in 1832,. The present brick building was erected in 1868 and added to in 1910. It served as a school continuously until 1950 after its consolidation with Dundee Community Schools.
In 1957, the Dundee School Board deeded the property to Monroe County Historical Society.
Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 41° 57.654′ N, 83° 32.916′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Ida Maybee Road and Dixon Road on Ida Maybee Road. Marker is at Raisinville Township Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 96 Ida Maybee Rd, Monroe MI 48161, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Bridge School (a few
2. Bridge School First Public School in Michigan Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 6, 2021
3. 100th Anniversary of Bridge School Dedication
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 6, 2021
4. Close-up of 100th Anniversary Dedication
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
