School: The inaugural term was
taught By Mrs. John Gere winter of 1871-72 in her own home on Section
25. Section 26 received first frame scoolhouse in 1872. Jeanie
Robe was the first teacher here. (Cherokee Daily Times Thurs. May 31, 1956, pg. 28)
April 1874 – bids open for construction of school house in sub district 3 (or 8) in Liberty twp.
Mr.
& Mrs. Anderson purchased the old Gere school house and grounds 10
years ago and have converted it into a home of beauty where flowers
bloom from early spring until late fall. Some blossoms still
brighten the lawn this late in the season. (Source: Cherokee Daily Times, Mon. Nov 19, 1934, pg. 1)
Liberty Society – Mrs. David
Johnson, Miss Hannah Dahlgren and Mrs. E. J. Walker celebrated jointly
their birthdays which occurred January 15, 14, and 12 respectively in
the home of the latter Friday afternoon. These three women were born
and raised in the same school district and attended school together
through the eighth grades in the old Gere School, now occupied as a
home by Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Anderson. (Source: The Cherokee Chief, Friday, Jan 28, 1938, pg. 4)
Sources: Various news articles
Liberty Township School Houses
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1 Traver in Section 1
# 2 Henderson in Section 4
# 3 Ewoldt in Section 8
# 4 Prunty in Section 20
# 5 Center in Section 21
# 6 Drefke in Section 23
# 7 Gere in Section 26
# 8 Reeds in Section 28
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1907 Township Maps
(Click images to enlarge)
Liberty Twp. School House Map
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County Township Map
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Map credit: Former Cherokee County Historical Society
Liberty School House News
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1 Traver School House - Box Socials were popular public events held by
the rural schools in order to raise money. An example is from
1910 when the Teacher, Miss Fannie Arrasmith hosted one at Traver
School.
No. 2 Henderson School House - The teacher, Miss Johnson, was married over the 1908 Christmas break.
No. 3 Ewoldt School House - The school held a cake walk social event in 1899.
In 1909, evening revival meetings were being held by a preacher from Marcus.
In 1910, the school held a box social event.
In 1913, the Reverand Kopp was using the school on Sundays to preach sermons.
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Data gathered as a result of the work of the former Cherokee County Historical Society & Cherokee IAGenWeb Coordinator
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