McGraw School was built prior to 1859 and closed around 1919 [information from the late Vera LANTZ.] The school was moved approximately 1/3 of a mile south from its original location and converted into a home. The building no longer stands but was located 1/4 of a mile east of Beaconsfield, north 2 3/4 miles on the east side of the road.

The Tingley Vindicator
February 6, 1913

A Pie Social - Will be held at the McGraw school house, No. 6 in Union township, Friday evening, Feb. 7, proceeds go be used for the benefit of the school. Every one cordially invited. The ladies are requested to bring pies.

SOURCES:
Mount Ayr Record-News, Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa, February 10, 2007

AVITT, Mike. Pages and Pictures from the Past. . .Ringgold County, Iowa 1855-2005 p. 17. Paragon Publications, Inc. Mount Ayr. 2009.

Compilation by Sharon R. Becker, June of 2009