Shelby Township in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Shelby Fractional District No. 1 Schoolhouse
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 8, 2022
1. Shelby Fractional District No. 1 Schoolhouse Marker
Shelby Fractional
District No. 1
Schoolhouse
Built in 1871
Erected 1990 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1653.)
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 1871.
Location. 42° 40.891′ N, 83° 1.879′ W. Marker is in Shelby Township, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker can be reached from General Boardman Boulevard near Millard Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52700 Van Dyke Avenue, Utica MI 48316, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kreager Farm Outhouse (a few steps from this marker); Shelby Township War on Terror Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shelby Township Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Shelby Township Purple Heart Memorial (about 300 feet away); Shelby Township Defense of the Homeland Monument (about 300 feet away); Base of Operations (approx. 1.4 miles away); Packard Motor Car Company / Packard Proving Grounds (approx. 1.4 miles away); Packard Proving Grounds (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelby Township.
Also see . . .
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Andrews School (Shelby Fractional District No 4) was built between 1864 and 1871 at the northeast corner of 25 Mile Road and Mound Rd, and named for Hiram Andrews who owned the land on which the school was built. It is a wood-frame structure with 3 windows on either side and two front doors: one for boys and one for girls. Two more windows are on the back of the building. It was used until the 1950s, then had a succession of owners, one of which converted it into a two-family flat. Later it was purchased by Amoco Oil Company who hoped to turn it into a gas station at the 25 Mile and Mound Rd location. This endeavor apparently failed, and in April 1975 the building was sold for $1 to the Shelby Township Bicentennial Committee with the intent that they move the building within 90 days and then restore it.(Submitted on February 25, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Additional commentary.
1. Michigan Historical Commission Marker
This marker is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series.
— Submitted February 25, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 8, 2022
2. Shelby Fractional District No. 1 Schoolhouse Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 8, 2022
3. Shelby Fractional District No. 1 Schoolhouse
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 8, 2022
4. Shelby Fractional District No. 1 Schoolhouse
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 8, 2022
5. Shelby Fractional District No. 1 Schoolhouse
The photo shows the outhouse in front of Andrews School. Though they were not originally built together this representation is historical because Michigan law required an outhouse at each of the one-room schoolhouses.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 25, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
