Webberville in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
LeRoy Township District No. 6 School
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 4, 2021
1. LeRoy Township District No. 6 School Marker
In 1856 Webberville’s first school was built on the Lansing and Howell plank road, present-day Grand River Avenue. In 1872 the William McPherson family recorded the first plat for the village, originally named LeRoy. Four years later a three-room wooden school was built on Main Street on land donated by the McPhersons. The school accommodated a growing population, spurred by increased activity brought about by the plank road and the Detroit, Lansing & Lake Michigan Railroad. In 1912 the present school was completed; it served as a high school until 1960. The building is a rare Michigan example of a school in continuous use for over eighty years.Erected 1994 by Bureau of Michigan History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1900.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 42° 40.085′ N, 84° 10.43′ W. Marker is in Webberville
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Webberville United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Beeman House (approx. 5.6 miles away); Saint Mary Parish (approx. 5.6 miles away); McCormick Park Shelter (approx. 5.7 miles away); Downtown Historic District (approx. 5.7 miles away); Williamston Area World War II Memorial (approx. 5.7 miles away); McCormick Park Gazebo (approx. 5.7 miles away); a different marker also named McCormick Park Gazebo (approx. 5.7 miles away).
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 4, 2021
2. LeRoy Township District No. 6 School
Former high school until 1960 as mentioned on marker.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 4, 2021
3. LeRoy Township District No. 6 School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
