Adams School
First Ward School/Miami School, Hamilton
(Adams Elementary School)
Ross Avenue and South "C" Street


First Ward School

In 1832, the community of Rossville opened its first school at the corner of Ross Avenue and South "C" Street. The building pictured above existed at that location from at least 1875 till 1900.  During these years it served both high school students and elementary students.  In 1858, it was selected as the site for a high school which served both Rossville and Hamilton students.  The building was replaced by the Miami School in 1902.

First Ward School, First Grade, April 15, 1898

Miami School

The Miami School was built in 1902.  The twelve-room schoolhouse was closed in 1953.
Since 1957, the school has been home to the Hamilton Senior Citizens Center.

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