Kansas Territory was organized in 1854. Until 1857, Peoria Township in Franklin County belonged to the Peorias, Weas and Piankeshaws Indians. The area was soon settled by immigrants from Missouri and other states.
There are at least two one room schools still standing in Franklin County – Acorn School located on John Brown Highway and Briles School in Peoria Township, located on Highway 68 and Texas Road. Briles School, built in 1868 and operated until 1960, is well preserved thanks to the efforts of the Full O’ Pep 4-H.
Kansas One Room Schools 