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Location: North side of intersection of West Jefferson Street and North Lincoln Street, Augusta. Status: Active Photos: Beth Timmerman, 2010
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Local History and Genealogy News
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Alamo Center School 1893. Photo courtesy of Alamo Township Museum.
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