Historical Turney School - Missouri 1902

The town of Turney, Missouri  located in Clinton County was established in 1869 and was once a major stop on the Kansas City Branch of the Hannibal-St.Joe Railroad. Please partner with the Turney Historical Society in preserving this historical Missouri town. Our latest preservation project involves replacing windows in the historic Turney School. The Turney School grounds were deeded over from the Hannibal-St. Joe Railroad September 13,  1878. The school thrived for several years and in 1902 the beautiful 2 story building that still stands today was erected.  In December of 1923,  two other rural schools nearby consolidated with Turney. In 1921 a 4 year high school was established, subsequently 1925 produced the first graduating high school class.  The last high school class graduated in 1948. The elementary school remained opened until 1960, when the students in Turney were absorbed into the Lathrop R-II District and attended Lathrop elementary school. The building is currently used for various community events and is the meeting venue of the Turney Historic Society.  Please join us in preserving this piece of history. Once these historic buildings are gone they cannot be replaced.  Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us.

All donations to this campaign will go directly to the preservation of the Turney School.

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