{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-rural-clark-kidder-9781512251074","title":"A History of the Rural Schools of Rock County, Wisconsin: Townships of Janesville, Johnstown, and LaPrairie","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany generations of Wisconsinites were educated in one-room country schools and have fond memories of an era in education now quickly fading into the attic of American history. These schools were not without their limitations and lack of amenities, but they accomplished their mission nonetheless. Rock County contained over 150 of them at one time. These schools were gathering places for everything from community clubs and church meetings to holiday and political events. They were a part of the very fabric of the community, bringing together neighbors who otherwise would rarely see each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe advent of a statewide road system, which made it possible for schools to consolidate and facilitate the transfer of students to larger, more modern schools, spelled the end for the one-room school era. With all their drawbacks, these quaint little schools contributed their part to the social and economic development of our state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this book are written histories of the school buildings, memories of pupils and teachers, as well as lists of students, teachers, and board members associated with each school. Also included are various photos of students, teachers, interiors and exteriors of the schools. A history of the Rock County Normal School is included, which includes a list of teachers who graduated from the school during its operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a must have for historians studying early education in Rock County, the state of Wisconsin, or the Midwest in general. Genealogists will discover a gold mine of information about their family members and ancestors with over 13,000 names indexed and over 1,000 photos in the six volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume (Volume Three) includes these schools: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchools in Janesville Township: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossibly Anderson School?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustin School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurdick School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal Springs School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollansbee School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeyden School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Pleasant School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiverside School (aka Rock River School)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchools in Johnstown Township: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBevens School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohnstown Center School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohnstown School (aka Old Johnstown School)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple Corners School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlainview School)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock Prairie School (aka Babcock School)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtters Corners School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWehler School)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchools in LaPrairie Township: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelding School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreek Side School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinch School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravel Hill School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHugunin School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKemmerer School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple View School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSherman School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurk School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVan Allen School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodman School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Clark Kidder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1512251070\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781512251074\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/17\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 370\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.77d\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clark Kidder","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44652369608959,"sku":"9781512251074","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e430dd0a-7131-4ca3-91a7-3fe29814b623.jpg?v=1704215767","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-history-of-the-rural-clark-kidder-9781512251074","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}