Spotlight on Early Burlington School Houses

Of the 4 Schoolhouses built in 1794, only the West School and the North School (now a private home) are still standing. In 1964, the Burlington Historical Society was created when a group of dedicated local residents saved the West School from demolition (it had been used as a garage). The West School today is a component of Burlington's Museum Complex and is under the careful care of the Burlington Historical Commission. It is Open to the public and various school groups on many occasions, especially Halloween. The South School once stood in the Burlington Mall area and was consumed by fire in the late 20th Century. The East School was located on Mountain Rd. until demolished in recent years. The North School still stands on the corner of Chestnut Ave. and Wilmington Rd. and is used as a private home. All the 1794 one room Schoolhouses were closed when the Union School was opened in 1898. ( now Burlington's Police Station )

PHOTOS: 1. 1875 Map of Burlington showing the village of Havenville. Notice the location of the West District School 2. The West School (ca. early 1960's) when it was used as a garage. Dedicated residents saved the building from demolition. The Burlington Historical Society was created in 1964 as result of their efforts. 3. The West School in recent times 4. The North School still stands as a private residence on the corner of Chestnut Ave. and Wilmington Rd. 5. The East School was demolished in recent years to build the large house in the background. It once stood on the lower end of Mountain Rd. 6.South School: Located in the area of todays Burlington Mall, the school was moved and later burned to the ground.