The Champion School was constructed in
the first half of the 1800's. At the time it stood next
to what is now the grange hall in Champion. It was the
first school in the Town of Champion. Classes were held
in the building until the 1950's. The School was closed
shortly after the Carthage area schools centralized. It
was purchased and moved to the Black River Garden Center on
Route 3.
In 1987 it was donated to the 4 River
Valleys Historical Society with the understanding that the
Society would have the building moved. Major fund
raising for moving and renovation of the school was kicked off
in Nov. 1987. In June of 1988 the Champion School was moved to
its present location, on the 4 River Valleys Society
property in Great Bend, New York.
The school is 95% restored. It
is hoped that in the near future we will be able to invite
elementary classes for a day of local history. It will
give these children a chance to use original desks and
materials and learn a little about the area they live in.
