Dixon-Israel Middle School

The OES visited Dixon-Israel Middle School on July 1, 2001. Located outside Eaton, this building was constructed in the mid-to-late 1800s as part of Dixon-Israel Schools. It merged with Eaton City Schools in the 1960s. The Dixon-Israel Middle School was still in use when we visited, and is where Corrine, who was so kind to show us around, attended her middle school years. Its days are numbered though. Through a new tax levy passed by voters, a new high school for Eaton was built and the middle school is moving to the current Eaton High School. After the move, Dixon-Israel Middle School will shut down. This middle school reminded us of the architecture of a former school near Columbus, the really old Hamilton Township High School (now apartments). The two schools were probably built around the same time period. (Thanks to Robert Moysey and Dena Raby for the updated information).