TECUMSEH – The Johnson County Historical Society has announced the successful relocation of the Hedge Corner School from its previous location on north Third Street to its new site at the Johnson County Museum in Tecumseh.

Historical Society President Sarah Williamson said the new site will increase visibility.

Williamson: “Our next steps are to make some general repairs including upgrades to the electrical system and to install climate control systems to preserve the artifacts.  Finally, what building can’t use a coat of fresh paint?”

 

 

She credits $20,000 in donations from friends of the museum and says contributors will be announced on the Hedge Corner School honor roll during grand opening ceremonies planned next spring.

One room schoolhouses were a way of life in the early to mid-1900s and Johnson County was once home to 73 such schools.

The Hedge Corner School was moved to Tecumseh in 1972.

The interior of the building has been preserved and appears as it did when it was a classroom.

The museum is planning to provide an historical experience by hosting students from Johnson County Central, Sterling and St. Andrew schools for a day of school like in “the old days.”  The museum has volunteers that actually taught in these one room schools and are excited to add their expertise.