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Old School

The Northwest Ordinance of 1789 stated that each township in Illinois must provide a school for its children.
This page is dedicated to those schools that are still standing, and those that are even still in use today.

Catlin Township High School,
Catlin, Illinois


Washington and Lincoln Elementary Schools
Pana, Illinois


Main Street Elementary School ~ Shelbyville, Illinois


Bennett Elementary School ~ Mattoon, Illinois


Windsor High School ~ Windsor, Illinois

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The original bell system gave the school day its rhythm.
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The old school clock that set day's pattern every day.
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A "Dream Come True" from the 36/37 Windsor Pow Wow.
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The new school as described in the 36/37 Windsor Pow Wow.
You can view more of the 1936-1937 Windsor Pow Wow with this link.

Arcola High School ~ Arcola, Illinois


Strasburg School ~ Strasburg, Illinois


Findlay Grade School ~ Findlay, Illinois

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