Back To School Day 10!
The Shellbark/Shelbark school was located in Liberty Township at the corner of 100 North and 750 East. Last trivia question about Henry County schools: In what school was this picture taken?
Back To School Day 9!
Before The Castle, there was the Henry County Seminary and then the New Castle Academy. For 82 years, on that land sat buildings to educate the youth of New Castle. Here is a bit of information and a drawing of the Henry County Seminary… …
Back To School Day 8!
Yesterday’s picture was of Springport School. Here’s a picture now 108 years old: For today’s trivia, this school should look familiar… It was known as the “The Castle.” It was on the land where Maplewood Terrace is now. What was there before The Castle was built?
Back To School Day 7!
From yesterday: What school is this? Neat architecture note: The 3 staggered windows to the left of the front door. Save
Back To School Day 6!
We hope all had a great week at school! What did they store in the Greensboro School? Hay! Today’s trivia: In the New Castle High School handbook of 1925, what was the mascot called?
Back To School Day 5!
If you went to Riley Elementary school, you might remember Mrs. Mary Whitworth. She taught at Sunnyside Elementary School for 10 years and then first grade at Riley for 29 years. What was stored in the Greensboro School? Fun picture of Mooreland School…note the “hack,” a horse-drawn wagon that brought children to school. Save Save
Back To School Day 3!
The answer to yesterday’s trivia question was Henry Township with 559 students, aged 5-21, in 1843! How did Shenandoah in Fall Creek Township get its name? Fun trivia:
Back To School Day 2!
Our very own General William Grose supported free public schooling and formed a petition in December 1857. This township in Henry County had 559 students, aged 5-21, in 1843! Which township was it? Save
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Yes, indeed, the Maxwell-Briscoe Auto Company had a band! For the next two weeks, we turn our attention to Henry County schools. What future Civil War general advocated for free public school in Henry County in the year 1857? For fun, this…