Dobrinz School District No. 27 Records

Collection

Identifier: Mss 126

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains school records in the form of teacher’s reports, a school census, treasurer’s records, and clerk’s records.

Dates

1883-1953

Creator

Dobrinz School District No. 27 (Cass County, N.D.) (Organization)

Access

The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.

Copyrights

Copyrights to this collection is held by the NDSU Archives.

History

The first meeting of Mapleton Township was held on March 28, 1885. There were 29 residents in attendance. The township was divided into 3 districts. The town of Mapleton is located in the northwest corner of the township. It is one of the oldest cities in the state. When the Northern Pacific Railroad surveyed the area in 1871, Mary Bishop’s log cabin was the only human habitation to be found. The railroad built a station called Maple River, named for the river on whose banks it was located. The name was changed to Mapleton when the post office was established on July 21, 1875. The township was platted in 1876. The village was incorporated in 1884. The school was built in 1895. It was near the Dobrinz farm, which is how it got its name. The teacher usually stayed at the Dobrinz farm. As was the case for many small towns, the school served as a community center, hosting Sunday school as well as community events. At one time the school had 40 students. When that number dwindled, the school was closed. 46 elementary students attend Mapleton Elementary School in Mapleton. High school students go to either Casselton or West Fargo.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (0.5 linear feet.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Dobrinz School District No. 27 was located in Mapleton Township, Cass County. The collection contains school records in the form of teacher’s reports, a school census, treasurer’s records, and clerk’s records.