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Under $100K Sunday ~ c.1850 Indiana Stone Schoolhouse For Sale Under $83K ~ Off Market

7704 E Old Sr 56, Madison, IN 47250    $82,900 ~ Off Market 

OHU50K NOTES

I can’t resist an old schoolhouse for sale in a small town, especially one made of stone! Built in 1850, this amazing building was formerly the public Brooksburg school.

Brooksburg is in the Madison, Indiana, area, a beautiful historic town and the  County Seat for Jefferson County, IN.  According to the 1900 US Census, Brooksburg had a  population 149 back then. At that time, the town boasted two churches (Baptist and Methodist), a post office, three general stores, a weekly newspaper  called The Brooksburg Sun,  a schoolhouse and a creamery.

By contrast, today the population is approximately 80. The town still has the two churches,  plus a fire department, but there seems to be no sign of a post office, stores or creamery. The town is home, however, to some classic tobacco barns, and also has some structures dating back to the mid-to-late 19th century. One example is the 1870 Webster House which is now owned by the Fisher family. They have resided there for decades, own land in the surrounding area, and four houses in the town itself. I am wondering if that might be a bit problematic for newcomers. Who knows? They could be very welcoming.

 

REALTOR COMMENTS

It’s OLD SCHOOLHOUSE FOR SALE! It is a stone building, originally built as Brooksburg’s School. And it’s charm remains well intact. Come see this spacious small home. It has tall ceilings, ample window light, solid wood trim and built-in shelving features. It boasts character and can offer you the rural peace that perhaps you’ve been seeking.
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