Lee school was built on one acre of land costing $20.00 in
1881. It was named after four Lee brothers who lived in the area, one of whom
was the grandfather of Nettie Brumfield. The picture of Lee School when it was
a public school is slightly different from the building during my years there
(1944-1951). There was no building in front; the water pump was in that
location; nor were there over-hangs above the entrances, to the best of my
memory. In 1963 the school closed. 7th and 8th graders
were sent to Mitchell and the lower grades were bused to Lawrenceport. In 1965
the building was sold at auction to Ray and Beatrice Milligan for $400.00. They
removed the bell steeple and later turned the buildings into a dance hall. Now
the buildings and land seem to be used for storage of farm equipment. Only the
rear of the building with the coal shed resembles the Lee School of my youth.
Reunions for former students, teachers and other associated with Lee School are
held biannually at Fishing Creek Chapel. Michelle Porter, a former student, has
comprised a book about Lee School and would be happy to have additional pictures
and information....Fay Wright Denzler |