Out for a drive in Howell Township, we came across...
Ardena School No. 2
We pass this old school house often, when we drive the backroads in Howell.
Built in 1855, it operated as a one room educational facility for children in that rural area.
A single room school with a 15 x 16 foot frame, and an outhouse.
The structure later became a church,
as it resembled a church, and a new school was built.
It later became a school again and parents were required to pay for their children to be educated here.
It was moved here to this spot in 1971,.
The hubs saw it being placed here as he went by on the school bus.
He grew up here in Howell Township, New Jersey were the school is now located.
This Bell was provided to this site
by Eric Rice
as his Eagle Scout Project
Troop 258 - June 2024
What a neat old building and thank you for sharing the history. The bell is the perfect addition.
ReplyDeleteThat looks pretty fancy for a mid-1800s building. Guess it's various owners added a few pretty things to it. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteSo charming.
ReplyDeleteIt is simply so charming!!! I love old schools and churches!!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely schoolhouse, and a step back in time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely looking schoolhouse, thank you for the history of it.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I love old school and church buildings like this. I'd love to turn one into my home. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat little piece of history there. I love that it's been taken care of so well. It looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love fun old buildings. Great bell, too.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely schoolhouse and I like the bell too.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
I love buildings and their histories like this! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe building does have a welcoming vibe.
ReplyDeleteI remember a requirement for a high school diploma was the class on the history of New Jersey. There was an exam we had to pass.
Love these old school houses, we have a few around here too. That is so neat how they have decorated the outside of it!
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