Lupton in Ogemaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Rose Township District No. 5 School

By Joel Seewald, May 27, 2017

1. Rose Township District No. 5 School Marker

Inscription. During the 1903-1904 school year Alexander Reid built this two-room school, known commonly as the Lupton Schoolhouse, on land donated by George T. Stanley. Reid had come to Lupton only four years before. The 1904-1905 class consisted of ninety-eight children. Classes were held here until 1964. Since then it has served many community groups. In 1993 the Lupton Area Senior Citizens donated the building to the Bible Baptist Church for use as an educational and activities center.

Erected 1995 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1933.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the Michigan Historical Commission marker series.

Location. 44° 25.908′ N, 84° 1.391′ W. Marker is in Lupton, Michigan, in Ogemaw County. Marker is on Cherry Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is about 150 feet south of Malone Avenue. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3668 Cherry Street, Lupton MI 48635, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rose City / The Big Fire (approx. 4.6 miles away).

Categories. • Education •

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By Joel Seewald, May 27, 2017

2. Rose Township District No. 5 School

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2017. This page originally submitted on June 6, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.