One Room Schools in WV
Imagine attending school in one room with children from 1st to 8th grade—where the only heat in winter is an old potbellied stove in the middle of the room—where you write your answers on slate because paper is too expensive, and go to the privy out back because there is no indoor plumbing. This was school life in West Virginia under the free school system adopted in 1863. Conditions in one room schools improved some with the 1933 adoption of the county unit system, but these facilities continued much as they had until being phased out in the 1950's.
The time of one room schools has long passed, but their memory remains an integral part of American heritage. New Era School, originally built in 1844, is a current reminder of our roots. The white clapboard building retains its slate roof and is furnished with original wooden desks, potbellied stove, slate blackboard, #20 bell and numerous artifacts that tell of a time long past.
The time of one room schools has long passed, but their memory remains an integral part of American heritage. New Era School, originally built in 1844, is a current reminder of our roots. The white clapboard building retains its slate roof and is furnished with original wooden desks, potbellied stove, slate blackboard, #20 bell and numerous artifacts that tell of a time long past.
History of New Era
The time of one room schools has long passed, but their memory remains an integral part of American heritage. New Era School, originally built in 1844, is a current reminder of our roots. The white clapboard building retains its slate roof and is furnished with original wooden desks, potbellied stove, slate blackboard, #20 bell and numerous artifacts that tell of a time long past.
New Era School served grades 1-8 until 1956. Through this time period the building saw over 35 teachers and many students pass through its doors. Schools of this era were built within walking distance of the students, and the buildings themselves were often moved when population shifts occurred. New Era school was located in at least two different locations before being moved for the last time in 1991, from Missouri Run in Wood County, seven miles to the Mineral Wells Elementary School campus. After many volunteer hours, the building was restored and opened as a Living Heritage Museum with demonstration classroom. The building also houses the history of schools in Wood County, West Virginia in over 22 albums with various photos and artifacts.
New Era School served grades 1-8 until 1956. Through this time period the building saw over 35 teachers and many students pass through its doors. Schools of this era were built within walking distance of the students, and the buildings themselves were often moved when population shifts occurred. New Era school was located in at least two different locations before being moved for the last time in 1991, from Missouri Run in Wood County, seven miles to the Mineral Wells Elementary School campus. After many volunteer hours, the building was restored and opened as a Living Heritage Museum with demonstration classroom. The building also houses the history of schools in Wood County, West Virginia in over 22 albums with various photos and artifacts.
New Era School served grades 1-8 until 1956. Through this time period the building saw over 35 teachers and many students pass through its doors. Schools of this era were built within walking distance of the students, and the buildings themselves were often moved when population shifts occurred. New Era school was located in at least two different locations before being moved for the last time in 1991, from Missouri Run in Wood County, seven miles to the Mineral Wells Elementary School campus. After many volunteer hours, the building was restored and opened as a Living Heritage Museum with demonstration classroom. The building also houses the history of schools in Wood County, West Virginia in over 22 albums with various photos and artifacts.
New Era School served grades 1-8 until 1956. Through this time period the building saw over 35 teachers and many students pass through its doors. Schools of this era were built within walking distance of the students, and the buildings themselves were often moved when population shifts occurred. New Era school was located in at least two different locations before being moved for the last time in 1991, from Missouri Run in Wood County, seven miles to the Mineral Wells Elementary School campus. After many volunteer hours, the building was restored and opened as a Living Heritage Museum with demonstration classroom. The building also houses the history of schools in Wood County, West Virginia in over 22 albums with various photos and artifacts.