Griffin Schoolhouse
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Griffin Schoolhouse
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Griffin is a true ghost town in Bowman County, along Highway 12, about halfway between Bowman and Rhame, North Dakota. Although there are some working farms and ranches in the area, there’s really no town any more, and no apparent residents in the actual townsite.
A maximum population of 67 was reported in 1930, but the post office closed that same year and the town quickly vanished. This old schoolhouse is the most prominent remaining structure from Griffin.
Griffin was once the home to some of the biggest stock yards in southwest North Dakota, and reportedly had a store and lumber yard. It was also a stop on one of America’s first cross-country highways–a route from Massachusetts to Seattle, marked in places by three foot stone markers painted yellow, known as the Yellowstone Trail.
Griffin was a Milwaukee Road railroad town, and known as Atkinson until February 10, 1908, when the name was changed to Grifiin to honor H.T. Griffin, the Assistant General Passenger Agent for the railroad.
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Frank Barnitz
breath of the landscape emphasis the aloneness of this abandoned structure. stranded railroad car adds to the scene.
Linda Lees
Wonderful! You've given the little schoolhouse the space to shine in its farmland setting. fav
Jerry Abbott
I can see the similarities between your North Dakota photo and my Eastern Washington schoolhouse photo. Something very nostalgic about these old schools and long lost ghost towns that supported them. Interesting history. Amazed it’s still standing.
Luther Fine Art
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Rick Davis
Great work with your camera Jurgen! I wanted to look at this again! Imagine all the fun times at this little country school! L/F
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Beautifully captured country scene, perfect colors, clouds, and composition Jurgen! L/F
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Skip Willits
Could you imagine having to attend school here, wonderful Americana Jurgen and great history in your comments.
Tina M Powell
Jurgen, what a fantastic image and capture! Beautifully created! love the description also! L/F
Jerry Abbott
Nice photo and back story Jurgen. It seems like almost identical story to my Govan Schoolhouse in Eastern Washington wheat country.
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