Hoover School | Step Into a 19th-Century Classroom in Clifford Township
The Hoover School in Clifford Township offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience life inside a one-room schoolhouse from 1860. Operated by the Clifford Township Historical Society, the school is open to the public seasonally from 1 to 4 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. This historic site provides a fascinating look at early American education.
Tour guides help bring the classroom to life through stories, artifacts, and authentic furnishings. Period-appropriate materials line the room, offering a glimpse into lessons of the past. Guests can even sign their names on the original blackboard, just as students did decades ago.
Hoover School is more than a building—it’s a place to reflect on the evolution of public education and the role of rural schools in shaping local communities. For educators, history enthusiasts, and families, the experience provides both an engaging outing and a meaningful reminder of how far education has come.
The Hoover School in Clifford Township delivers an unforgettable journey into the Endless Mountain region’s educational history.
