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Property Location
| Location (Address) | N7510 FRENCH RD |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson |
| City/Village | |
| Township | Milford |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Town | 8 |
| Range | 14 |
| Direction | E |
| Section | 34 |
| Quarter Section | |
| Quarter Quarter Section |
Property Features
| Year Built | 1916 |
|---|---|
| Additions | |
| Survey Date | 2012 |
| Historic Use | school – elem/middle/jr high/high |
| Architectural Style | Front Gabled |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Wood |
| Architect | |
| Other Buildings On Site | Y |
| Demolished | No |
| Demolished Date | |
| Additional Comments | The Town of Milford School District No. 2 constructed its first schoolhouse on land on French Road donated by Otto Dettmann. It was demolished in 1916, and a new schoolhouse was constructed of concrete block. It became known as the Alder Grove School and is located at N7510 French Road in the Town of Milford. In 1936, a basement was constructed beneath the school, and a furnace installed. Alder Grove School was closed briefly during the mid-twentieth century, during which time its students attend the Milford Graded School in the nearby settlement of Milford. After a few years the school reopened, only to be permanently closed in 1956. The schoolhouse was converted into a private residence at that time. |
| Bibliographic References | One Room Schools of Jefferson County. Johnson Creek: Johnson Creek Historical Society, 2006. Page 126. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Not Listed |
|---|---|
| National Register Listing Date | |
| State Register Listing Date | |
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