Kerl School

Land for the Kerl School was donated by Otto Kerl, a farmer and homeopathic practitioner. John Miller built the native limestone school for $325, and it opened in 1874. Early teachers earned $25 to $30 per month. From 1887 to 1907, the school had two terms, the first lasting two months starting in April and the second lasting five months starting in November. After 1907, a single term lasted eight to nine months. The school closed in 1954.

Berry, Wisconsin · United States