Author tells history of McHenry Co. schools

The newly released book, "Historic Country Schools of McHenry County, Illinois" by Crystal Lake author Robert Frenz and sponsored by the McHenry County Historical Society is now available for purchase in Crystal Lake, McHenry and Woodstock.

The indexed 232 page hard cover book documents each of the 140 plus one and two room rural schools in the county. Photos, maps, and recollections make this book special for anyone interested in area history.

By 1962 the country school era was over, leaving behind buildings, former students, teachers, trustees and so many memories associated with the personal kind of education associated with the rural schools.

The books, each one numbered, are now available for purchase for $34.95 at these locations: Heisler's Bootery, 50 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake; Bjorkman's Ace Hardware, 4520 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry; J.W. Antiques, 9911 Main St., Hebron; Knuth's Office Outfitters, 110 S. Johnson St., Woodstock. Check and cash only.

The books continue to be sold at the McHenry County Historical Society museum, 6422 Main St., Union. For information call (815) 923-2267 or email to info@mchsonlione.org.