Fifer School was originally known as Brick School and was constructed in 1855. Brick School was destroyed in the “11-11-11” windstorm of November 11, 1911, and a new school was built. The school was renamed for former Governor Joseph “Private Joe” Fifer, as he had lived in the rural neighborhood as a boy. Fifer School closed in 1940.
Scope Note
This collection includes mostly registers used by teachers to track class attendance and grades. There are also three registers from the school district board recording meetings and finances. Folder 1 contains general school history.