Centre Grove Public School - Millville, New Jersey
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RDOwens
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Centre Grove in Lawrence Township, Cumberland County sported a one-room schoolhouse. It was relocated in 1970 to Wheaton Village (now WheatonArts). Preserved but still available as a classroom, it sits as a testament of yesteryear.
Waymark Code: WM9NXC
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2010
Views: 7
Out Cedarville Road from Millville is the little village of Centre Grove. It once was the home of a one-room schoolhouse. Opened in 1876, the building served as a school until 1931 (the county site sets that at 1937). Leon and Ada Spencer purchased the school in 1931 and kept it in their possession until 1970.
On 29 June 1970, the school was relocated several miles into Millville at Wheaton Village, where it sits today.
The building has been restored and looks to be in good shape. It is walled off with glass. Visitors may view the schoolroom, but cannot explore.
The school is available to local schools for field trips. I am aware of several teachers who have conducted classes here over the years.
Original or Re-creation?: Re-located Original
Is the schoolhouse still open as a school?: no
Address:
1501 Glasstown Road
Millville, NJ USA
08332
Web Address (if available): [Web Link]
Does the school offer 19th century classroom reenactments or day camps?: yes
Year the school first opened.: Not listed
Year the school closed.: Not listed
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