Oak Forest School

 This small school, built by the parish of St. Philomena, was always operated as a public institution.  More than fifty years ago, it was closed and the pupils were transferred, chiefly to Brookville.  Some of the students who attended here bore the following family names: VONDERHEIDE, SCHULER, WHITE, WEBER, JONES, LANNING, KUNTZ, TEBBE,  WILLIAM(S), and MUNCHEL.  Mrs. Edna GOBLE BARBOUR, who taught in the school system of Franklin County some thirty-five years, served a tour of duty at this location.  The small community of Oak Forest is still served by this sturdy brick building.  CCD Classes for the parish church are held here as well as dinners, social gatherings, and other community activities.

                                                                                                Elmer E. Peters, MD,

May 21, 1995