Howard Center #1

I do not know where this school originated, but it is now located at the Howard Country Fairgrounds in Cresco, Iowa.  During the Fair, the school is open for programs, at which time the boards covering the windows are removed.

Photographed 5/21/13

Sharon #2, Willow Grove School

From Sharon, proceed NE on Sharon Center Rd a bit over a mile to 480th St.  The school is about 100 feet west of Sharon Center Rd on 480th.  It is being used as a residence.

This first shot is of the west side.

South (front) of the school

East side of the school seen from Sharon Center Rd.

Photographed 5/11/13

Union #6, Dennison/Cole/Scrabble School

On Rohret Rd west of Iowa City, north side of the road, one mile west of Maier Ave.  Apparently the building has been used, but now in a virtual state of disintegration.

This first photo is of the east side.

This photo is of the north side, seen from NE of the building.

Seen from a bit of distance west of the school, looking at the west side.

Photographed 5/11/13

Pleasant Valley #?

This school was not on the 1912 school map, and looks to have been built about 1940.  Perhaps a replacement school for older ones (there were schools both one mile north and one mile south).

To reach this school, the town of Hills is a good place to start.  Proceed east on Highway F62 to highway W66, which is about 1.25 miles east of Hills city limits.  Turn south and proceed one mile to 540th St, and the school is on the NW corner.  Notice the pump on the south side of the school building.

The condition of the school is poor, and it may have been used as a home after closing.  Now the inside is completely trashed, being full of old appliances and furniture and other trash and garbage.

Photographed 4/27/13

Scott Township #7, Franklin School

SE of Iowa City at 4405 Oasis Rd.  To locate from Iowa City, proceed southeast out of town on highway U.S. 6.  One mile east of the junction with American Legion Rd is Oasis Rd, which is unpaved.  Turn north on Oasis and proceed one mile; the school is on the west side of the road, just south of the junction with Osage St, which is only on the east side of Oasis.  A house stands on the site, and the north section of the house appears to have been the original school.

Photographed on 2/16/13

Newport #5, Rapid Creek/Old Brick School

From I-80 junction with State Hwy 1, proceed north about a mile on SR1 to Rapid Creek Road.  The school is NE of the intersection, set back from the highway.  Now a home.  The road used to pass on the north side of the school and can now be seen as a trace.

The first photo is taken from Highway 1, looking east, to show the lot with the garage.  Old trace passes on the left side of this photo.

This photo was taken from the same location, but zoomed up to show the west side of the building, which has been substantially modified, although most exterior modifications are on the east and south sides, hidden by trees and fencing.

This last photo was taken from a position slightly north of the previous ones, so the zoom lens could show the north side of the structure.

Photographed 4/6/12

Washington #1, Burr Oak School

From Marengo, proceed north on County V66 to County F15 and turn east.  Proceed about 3 miles to PP Ave and turn north.  At 110th Street, turn west for 1/2 mile to the intersection of P Ave.  The school is on the NE corner of the intersection.  It is now a house, with a garage added to the west side.

Photographed 9/8/12

Washington #6, High Bluff School

Closed 1952 and converted to a house.  From Marengo, proceed north on County V66 to County F15 and turn east.  Proceed about 3 miles to PP Ave and turn north.  The school is approximately 1/2 mile north, and on the west side of the road.  The original front door now has a porch enclosing it, while a new door has been made in the middle window position on the south side of the building.

The first photo showing the original school, is copied from Owen Jones' book, "One-Room School Houses: Iowa County, Iowa 1844 -1966."

Photographed 9/8/12

Washington #5

From Marengo, proceed north on County V66 to County F15 and turn east.  Proceed about one mile to NN Dr.  This drive looks like a private driveway, and actually will lead straight to the drive for this house just before it turns east.  The school/house is not visible from the highway during times with foliage, as it is behind trees.  A double garage at the beginning of the driveway is all that is seen from the highway when approaching from the west, but if approaching from the east, you can get a quick glimpse of the east half of the building.  The original school building is the western portion, which can be discerned.

Washington #2, Union School

Built ca. 1900, closed ca. 1952.  From Marengo, proceed north on County V66 to County F15 and turn east and go approximately 1/2 mile to MM Ave and turn north. Upon reaching 110th Street, turn east to N Ave and the school will be on the NE corner of that intersection.  Currently undergoing restoration.  The original middle front door has been closed and a new door is installed in a window location to the right of the original door.  One of the windows to the left of the original door has long ago been sealed.

This first photo is taken from west of the school on 110th St as you approach the school.

This photo is of the south side of the school.

The school's front, with lots of work left to do!

The north side of the building, with a new, smaller casement replacing the larger window.

Photographed 9/8/12

Washington #3, Camel Hump School

Built ca. 1921 replacing an earlier building. Closed in 1951.  From Marengo, proceed north on County V66.  The highway will turn west when merging with County F15, and then turn back north.  After it turns back north, turn west at the first intersection, which will be KK Ave.  Approximately 1/2 mile on KK Ave will take you to this school, on the SW side of the road.  It has been converted into a nice house.

Photographed 9/8/12

Washington #4, Baugh School

Closed in 1952.  From Marengo, proceed north on County V66; it will merge with county F15 as it turns west-bound.  When V66 splits north, proceed west on F15 for about 3/4 mile to KK Ave; the school is on the NE corner of the intersection.  Now a house, with a garage addition on the east side.  The first photo is of the west side.

Photographed 9/8/12

Harmony School

Built in 1910 and closed in 1951.  From Marengo, proceed west on State Hwy 212 to 2001 212th Blvd, which is the house converted from the school, sitting on the north side of the road, facing south.

Photographed 8/25/12

Union Star School

Built ca. 1890.  Originally located at the junction/turn of 130th St and J Ave.  Moved to .25 mile north of 138th St, on I Ave; address is 1352.  Now used as a garage.

This first photo is from Owen Jone's book, One-Room School Houses: Iowa County, Iowa 1844 - 1966. 

The following three photos were taken at its current location, on the north side of the owner's house.

Photographed 8/25/12

Honey Creek #3, Glenwood School

In section 19 of Marengo Township.  Built ca. 1890, closed 1958.  From Ladora, proceed north on CH V52/G Ave to State Hwy 212.  G Ave curves to the NW for a short distance, then bends NE, with a final curve to end at 212.  If the road had gone straight, the school would originally have sat at the NE corner.  Sometime after the school closed it was moved south across the road to a farm, where it is currently used as a machine shed.

The first photo was taken from west of the building, on State Hwy 212.

This second photo was taken from Highway 212.

This last photo was taken from G Ave.

Photographed 8/25/12

Honey Creek #4

Built in 1888 and closed in 1954.  From Ladora, proceed north on County Highway V52/G Ave. to 148th St, and turn west.  Proceed to E Ave, and the school will be on the NW corner, facing south.  Appears to be used as an office for a junk business.

Photographed 8/25/12

Honey Creek #7

From Victor, proceed north on SR21 to one mile north of 160th Ave, and the school will be on the west side of the road, now converted into a house.  Since the school was closed, the hill the highway is on has been cut down, so the house looks to be sitting higher on a hill than in the old photographs.

The first photograph is from Owen Jones' book, One-Room School Houses: Iowa County, Iowa 1844 - 1966.  The school faces east, at the road.

The next photo is taken from street level, looking at the front of the school.

This next photo is taken from street level, looking at the NE corner.

This last photo is looking at the south side of the house.

Photographed 8/25/12