The Freedom Twp Historical Society is asking for your help! We’re looking for pictures of and information about the following one room schools; we can make copies of any information you provide. School # 2 located on Rt 303 in Drakesburg east of Nichols Rd.; this school was sold to the Full Gospel Church in 1940. School # 7 was located on the west side of Rt 88 north of Limeridge Rd – possibly at the top of the hill. And finally School # 8 which was also located on the west side of Rt 88 where Hewins deadends. The Freedom Board of Education organized eight subdistrict schools in the township on April 18, 1853. The others were located at Nichols & Hankee Roads (a joint venture with Hiram), Nichols Rd south of Smalley, Freedom Center, Rt 303 & Limeridge Rd, and lastly Streeter & Asbury Rds. Please call Judy at 330-527-7669 if you have any information or pictures.
