An $800 schoolhouse went up in Tilden township in the year 1871. This first school session was taught on March 4, 1871 by Martha Goodrich. She was receiving $84 for a three month term.

The local news paper reports on March 15, 1872 that there are two good school houses in the township.  Both of them were built in 1871.  Mr. M. W. Curl was the teacher in district No. 1 school.   The teacher in Districte No. 2 was Miss L. Spinharney.  

On July 19, 1872, bidding opened to build a school house in sub district no. 3.   Miss West eventually taught at that school when it was completed.

The Tilden school houses were being used by preachers and public speakers in October 1872.

Source: Area news articles
          

Tilden Township School Houses # 1 in Section 1 # 2  in Section 4 # 3  in Section 6 # 4  in Section 13 # 5  in Section 16 # 6  in Section 19 # 7 in Section 25 # 8 in Section 28 # 9 in Section 32

	Tilden Township School House
	Your help is needed to identify the date and the pupils in this photo.  The teacher has been identified as Mrs. Klingbeil Bierman, but I am having difficulty confirming it.  Please reach out to me if you can help.  Thank you!

1907 Township Maps (click on maps to enlarge) Twp. School Map Click image to enlarge County Township Map Click image to enlarge

SEE ALSO... The following is under construction. If you have information/photos to share, please do. Stay tuned! Tilden Township School House News Tilden Township School Teachers

Return to Township Schools Index	Return to Schools Index
Return to Cherokee County Home Page