Originally built in 1908 at a cost of $21,500, the McDaniel School House was named for Joseph McDaniel, pioneer businessman, member of the McElhaney, Haggard & McDaniel Mercantile Co. and President of the National Greene County Bank. 

The McDaniel School House, with it's 2 1/2-story Neo-Classical brick building, is a prime example of the high style architecture that was so popular among Springfield's public schools throughout the first two decades of the 20th century.  It was closed in the 1960s and used for adult education and an early education center. In 2003, the McDaniel School House (listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings) became one of the first historic tax credit renovations for the Matt Miller Company.

Few changes were made to the property during its period of significance, which lent itself as a perfect fit with its new occupants, Bryan Colleges.