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Ghost Schools of Muskoka

Unknown Ghost Town in Huntsville, Ontario

Jul 10 2011

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SS#1 Cardwell, Rosseau Falls. This brick school was opened 1932 east of the falls. Its now a home.
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Original Rousseau Falls school from 1888-1915. It was at Lot 29 Conc 2 on a hill. Courtesy DE Coate.
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SS#2 Falkenburg Station was located at Muskoka Rd and High Falls Rd..Circa 1903 courtesy Lila Peacock.
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Lewisham SS#3 courtesy Mrs Wes Rebman.
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SS#5 Millar Hill school was only opened during summer months when the kids were spared their chores and teachers would travel to this most remote of areas. It also offered Anglican services. This school was closed in 1916 removed and floated across Lake Solitaire by its 1st teacher, Mr Reazin, wher
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Mr. Langmeade lived on the Sinclair Township side of Millar Hill, right across from the schoolhouse. He served as the union sections secretary. He was the last person remaining in Millar Hill and watched as the forest re-took the land by 1920. Courtesy Robert Constable.
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SS#5 Bear Cave of North Cardwell Township courtesy Mrs Henry West.
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Craigie Lea, SS#6 of Medora Townsip being skidded across the lake as a cottage.
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SS#5 Watt Township at Dee Bank. Was also a Presbyterian Church.
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SS#3 Alport of Muskoka Township on MUskoka River. Formerly a Church it burned and a new one replaced it that lasted until 1961.
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SS#5 Morrison Township at the former ghost town of Malta where today's Camp Hillbilly sits on Hwy 11. It still stands. First built in 1873 on east side of Muskoka Rd it was relocated here in 1902 and lasted until 1959 as a school.

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4 months ago

I have a photo of Dee Bank School House taken between 1928 and 1934 when my mother attended. I can upload if desired.