Below you will find a map of Amboy Township in Fulton County, Ohio where the Tripps’ migrated from the Niagara Falls area. Imagine for a minute that here is a family that has lived in a local for fifty years and for reasons that I have not yet unsurfaced move lock stock and barrel – the entire extended family to a wilderness area in Ohio and southern Michigan. See map looking is secion 16 for the name N.N. Tripp.
They sell part of their land for a school to be built on so that their children and children nearby area can attend school. I do not have a picture of the original school. This was where all of the Tripp children were to be educated up to and including my father’s brothers and sister. I do not have a picture of the original school, but here is one nearby that was probably very similar to the Tripp School. Maybe Jim or Jerry can comment on this.
Whitcomb School
This picture of the Whitcomb School (Co. Rd. 12-M) was taken in 1919 by
Elton Whitcomb, son of Melvin and Katherine Whitcomb.
The entry way of the School consisted of the coal and wood storage areas, before entering the classroom. These fuel storage areas were also a popular place for students who misbehaved. Even a paddle helped in some cases.
The old bell in the belfry was used to call the students into the School from outside morning, noon, and recess activities weather permitting.
The ball diamond was located at the right of the tress and was used daily whenever school was in session. Many other games and competitions were also held about the School. The article, "The One Room School" by Ida Belle Salisbury describes these facilities and the extra curricular activities very well. Those who have had the experience of attending a one room school, continue to cherish the memories of their school days.
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