Class of 1936 climbs ladder of higher learning

In September 1932, 125 teenagers enrolled at the Cherokee County Community High School to begin their climb up the broad ladder of higher learning.

Stippville one of earliest schools

Published in the Columbus Daily Advocate, April 18, 1967. Stippville School by Helen Niggemann Land was purchased April 19, 1886 for the Stippville School. School started during that year, but no official records were kept.

Ninety School established in 1884

Published in the Columbus Daily Advocate, May 16, 1967. Ninety School Lola Township by Jennifer Goade On January 5, 1884, land was purchased to build Ninety School, according to records in the Register of Deeds office.

Classes begin at Melrose in 1892

Land was acquired April 22, 1892, to build Melrose School, and the first classes were held some time that year. The first records were in 1895-96 and they show Melrose had one teacher, Merrick Smith, and two board members, G. W. Bigham, clerk, and L. C. Taylor, treasurer.

Hallowell opens its doors August 1881

Published in the Columbus Daily Advocate, January 31, 1967 Hallowell by Helen Niggemann Two acres of land were purchased for the Hallowell School on August 10, 1881. As there are no records of those first few years, we do not know what month school started.

Classes held in Treece first time in fall 1918

Published in the Columbus Daily Advocate, May 2, 1967. Treece School By Helen Niggemann Treece School was established in June 1918 and classes were held for the first time that fall. Cora Kiker, Mary Sampica, and Cornelis McBride were the teachers that school year.

Property for Scammon School purchased in March 1885

Published in the Columbus Daily Advocate, February 20, 1967 Scammon School by Helen Niggemann Records show that the site for Scammon School was purchased on March 18, 1885.

About the Columbus Area Community Foundation

What is the Columbus Area Community Foundation? The Columbus Area Community Foundation (CACF) is a collection of individual funds established by local citizens to enhance and support the quality of life in Columbus and Cherokee County.

I always thought foundations were for rich people I am not rich.

Community foundations offer a variety of options for making donations. By combining your resources with those of others who share your interest, you can maximize the impact of modest contributions with minimal administrative costs.

Why be a donor?

Donors to the Columbus Area Community Foundation are people with a strong sense of community and a personal commitment to making a significant contribution to their community. They want to support worthwhile causes in their community.