Grover Redington and his McCoy school

This photo of Marshall Grover Redington and a class at the McCoy school was submitted by Maureen Duncan. Grover Redington, the man on the far left, was born 17 July 1880 in Greensburg, the son of John Marshall and Margaret Elizabeth (Hopper) Redington. He married Elizabeth May (Smullen), and they had five children. He died 19 October 1918 in Connersville.

Washington School 3rd graders, 1958-1959

Third grade class, Washington School, Margaret Osting's class, March 1959

Margaret Osting's 3rd grade class, Washington School

4th grade boys, Burney School, April 1942

Love those facial expressions!

Harris City School, 1896

A wonderful photo of the Harris City School in 1896.
The small chalkboard in front identifies the teacher as Rosa Simmonds.

Scan provided by April Marinoff.

This school was located on 220 SW near 240 NW in Sandcreek Township. 

Source: Schools in Decatur County, Indiana 1820-1978, compiled by Lorene E. Shirk for the Rural Couples Club, pp. 68-72.