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The Higginsport School

The Higginsport School paranormal

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Location submitted by: sdonley on 02/14/2015
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The two-story school was modeled after a similar structure in Maysville, Kentucky, although Higginsport's was considered "much handsomer and commodious." The gothic-inspired building was constructed entirely of brick and contained six rooms with 16-foot c

308 Gaines
Higginsport , OH 45131
Open to the public: Unknown

http://www.higginsportohio.com/scho...

Lat: 38.7915338
Lon: -83.96842800000002

Database Summary:

Demographic Rank: 5
History: 1
Stories: 2
Claims: 5
Evidence: 0
Resources: 8
Retrievals: 8920
Vistor Rating: 4.0
Votes: 2

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History

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The first school for the county, a one-room log cabin structure, was built in 1807 near the banks of the Ohio River in Higginsport. The school was relocated to Robert Higgins' warehouse in 1822, but due to the growth of the village, a larger log structure was built in the public square in 1828.

The first brick school in Higginsport was completed in 1845. The new building contained four departments but it was soon at over capacity. As early as 1868, measures were undertaken for a bigger facility but no action was taken until the spring of 1880 when an election was held that resulted in the citizens voting for a larger building. The estimated cost of the new school was $15,000, although it was completed for $3,000 over budget.

The new two-story school was modeled after a similar structure in Maysville, Kentucky, although Higginsport's was considered "much handsomer and commodious." The gothic-inspired building was constructed entirely of brick and contained six rooms with 16-foot ceilings. The cornerstone contained a copy of each newspaper published in the county along with sketches of the schools in Higginsport's history, coins, portraits of county officials and Presidents of the United States.

Attendance in 1881 was 250 segregated students.

The Higginsport School was expanded in 1930 with a gymnasium and again in 1932 with a cafeteria. It was at this time that indoor plumbing was installed.

In 1952, the Higginsport School was consolidated into the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington School district. Elementary students continued to use the building until 1987 when it closed. The property was sold to the village of Higginsport for $1. While the gymnasium was initially used for dances and other functions, the cost of heating and cooling the building proved to be a financial burden to the village.

The school was, for all intents and purposes, abandoned until 1997, when it was used as an emergency shelter for Higginsport residents when the Ohio River flooded. But it was the flood that provided the school with attention and support, especially from the Higginsport Community Improvement Group. In less than one year, the organization applied for a State Historical Building designation, and in 1999, it was awarded the status as a historic site. A grant was obtained to help defray the cost of a new roof.

Added by: sdonley on 01/16/2018 DB#:357
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http://abandonedonline.net/locations/schools/higgi...


Stories

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Video about this location

Added by: sdonley on 01/16/2018 DB#:1347
Source(s):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9NmqyVSnjM


Video from inside the building:

Added by: sdonley on 01/16/2018 DB#:1348
Source(s):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_08IJO_Oaw


Paranormal Claims

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Claim # Added Added By Claim
2657 01/16/2018 sdonley Investigators have recorded EVP audio.
2658 01/16/2018 sdonley People have heard strange footsteps when nobody was around.
2659 01/16/2018 sdonley Doors swing open and closed on their own.
2660 01/16/2018 sdonley People have heard disembodied voices echo through the halls and classrooms.
2661 01/16/2018 sdonley Rocks have reported to be thrown.

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Additional Resources

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Cleveland Scene
Added: 02/14/2015 By: sdonley
Article on ClevelandScene.com
Forgotten Ohio Page
Added: 01/16/2018 By: sdonley
Page on Forgotten Ohio for this location.
Exploring The Abandoned Higginsport School In Ohio
Added: 01/16/2018 By: sdonley
On the outside, the abandoned Higginsport School looks pretty good for its age. Inside, passing time, disrepair, and vandals have taken a toll.
Higginsport School - Abandoned by Sherman Cahal
Added: 01/16/2018 By: sdonley
The Higginsport School is a former school being renovated in Higginsport, Ohio.
Higginsport School - HIgginsport, Ohio USA
Added: 01/16/2018 By: sdonley
Entry for this location on Waymarker.com
Class is Still in Session: Haunted Higginsport School
Added: 01/16/2018 By: sdonley
On June 2nd and 3rd, Interface Death will be investigating an abandoned school in Higginsport, Ohio located on the Ohio River in Brown County. It is reported to be haunted, but by what?
Higginsport School (1880)--Higginsport, Ohio | Flickr
Added: 01/16/2018 By: sdonley
I finally made it to Higginsport!!! This is one of the most popular abandoned schools in Ohio. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day and time of day to be here. I am very proud of these pictures. This school is so amazing.
Haunted Higginsport School – August 19, 2017
Added: 01/16/2018 By: sdonley
Post about event talking about this location on the Union Township Public Library website.

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