Okfuskee, OK - Mountain Grove School

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Source: Okemah Daily Leader, Friday, April 20, 1962

Mountain Grove School

Mountain Grove school building was erected in 1903 with lumber which was hauled 
from Weleetka by wagon and team. The school was one of the first built in 
Okfuskee County and was located about 6 miles NE of Okemah. Maintenance of the 
school was by subscription with each child paying $5.00 per month.

Mrs. Effie (Carter) Ownes now of Boise, Idaho and Mrs. Lola Lowrimore of Okemah 
were two of the first teachers. Miss Laura Wheeler (the later Mrs. T. V. 
McMahan) was another early-day teacher.

Some of the families living in the Mountain Grove area and whose children 
attended the school included the Jim Wards, the Van Wards, the Cater Owens, the 
Tom Lemonds and the W. J. Rutlands.