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The former Greenwood School, a rare example of a two-room, two-story school, is where Verda Anderson Dierzen began her career in education. Built in 1859, the home is designated as a McHenry County Historic Landmark.
Historic one-room schools – Part 2 of 3 By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com Teaching in a one-room school was a demanding job, with long hours, multiple responsibilities, and poor pay. Some of […]
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