Fairfield High School - Reflections Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

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The first school house in Millersburg furnished places for social and other assembles, where the preacher might deliver the gospel message. It was a log house built in 1855, 1 1 2 miles northwest of town. In 1866 a larger school was built. By 1890 the school was in poor re- pair and yet another one was built. For a few years the school closed because of lack of interest. In 1900 if a student wanted to go to high school he or she had to take a one -coach train to Goshen. The main part of the present Millers- burg building was built in 1914. The kitchen and caf- eteria were added in 1952. At the present time the school board and community are considering replacing the Millersburg building. 4| » - -»«» ' The Millersburg School as it stoo d in 1855. 17 Bicentennial

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How would you like to walk 1 1 2 miles to sit in a log schoolhouse all day? In 1834 early settlers from New Paris met in a building like this to get an education. Later it was moved in town, where the drug store now stands. The only schools that most people would prob- ably remember are the old grade school where the Par- isian Apartments now stand. Located on U. S. 6 some of the kids went to Bethany to further their education. Stu- dents went to New Paris High School for the last time be- fore coming to Fairfield High School. New Paris Grade School as it appeared in 1950. 16 Bic entennial

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