THE SCHOOLS.

In 1832 there were but five families living in Western Township. But knowing that knowledge is power. They voted a tax upon themselves and the land speculators, and proceeded to erect a school building. These persons were Mr. Lloyd. H. B. Engle, Edward Blackfan, George Anderson and Elizabeth Blackfan.

The school-house stood a short distance northwest of Mr. Lloyd's farm-house, almost within the present limits of the corporation of Orion. The building was erected by Charles Dean, who charged $140 for his services. In 1854 it was moved to Deanington (now Orion), and in 1855 the first school was opened by Charles Moon.

In time the population grew to such an-extent that it was found necessary to erect a more commodious edifice. It was built at a cost of §5,000 in 1870. There are now enrolled 125 pupils. The school is divided into three departments; the course of study embracing nine years.

 

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