1.96.285

Print, Photographic

1996

Rural Woodville Township School District #41, at Fairgrounds. 4 7/8" x 3 1/2" black and white photograph of Waseca County Historical Society's Day at the Country School held at the Waseca County Fairgrounds; 3rd Graders & teachers & volunteers in front of the schoolhouse, Martha Waddell (WCHS volunteer) on schoolhouse steps. School District 41; located in Waseca County, Woodville Township, Section 32, Sunshine School, now located at the Waseca County Fairgrounds.

Rural School District No. 41; building later moved to Waseca County Fairgrounds. Built in 1874 on 3/4 acre tract purchased from Q. A. and Eliza Heath for $10. Square nails used in construction. Was located three miles south of Waseca on Hwy 13 serving District 41 for 80 years. First officials: John Collins, director; A. H. Brandt, Treasurer; S. Ryan, Clerk. Last officials: George Lewer, director; John Kujath, Treasurer; Carl Dinse, Clerk; Bernice Nelson, Teacher. Rural schools, country schools, schoolhouses, Woodville schools, Sunshine school.