Montrose Township, Ambrosia School

Not at its original location - apparently it was moved twice for use as a home.  It is now at 2906 U.S. Highway 218, NW of the junction with US61.  From Montrose one could travel west on Peach Orchard Road to US218, and then turn south a very short distance.  House is on east side of the road.  Looks like the south part is the original structure.

This view is approaching from the south.

This south end looks to be the beginning of the original structure.

Seen from just NW of the house from the highway.

Photographed 9/14/13

The following photos from Val Root were taken on the property and give a much better view:

Montrose Township, Nashville School

From Montrose go south on 270th Ave to 3102 270th.  From Keokuk, one could also come up Middle Road (270th Ave) or via the Mississippi River Road to 320th St and then west to 270th Ave and then go north.  The school was a single-story frame house, but had a basement and second story added to make a house.  It sits back a bit from the road as 270th turns 90 degrees from the south to the west, and it is in the NE corner.  Bad shape.
Students from the Galland School were transferred here.

The first shot gives an idea of the view from the road.

Photographed 9/14/13

The following photo by Val Root shows an unobstructed view:

Montrose Township, Galland School replica.

On Mississippi River Road/Great River Road south of Montrose, north of 320th St, just at the curve at the river.  It was Iowa’s first school house, built in 1830. Very small.  The original was cut up for firewood, and a replica was built in 1940 but which is now about 20ft under water due to the dam at Keokuk.  This replica was built in 1977.

Photographed 9/14/13

The following photo, via Val Root, shows what the original looked like.

Jackson Township, Sandusky School

Built about 1875, used as Indian School for 70 years.  At 3416 Mississippi River Road (SE corner of 341st St) in Sandusky, south of town on east side of road.  Faced north.  Made into home, with addition on the north side, and doubled to the east side.  Bell tower still in yard.

This photo comes from the owner via Val Root's Facebook schools posts.  It is of the school before converted to a home.

These first photos are of the flag pole with a stone at its base, and the stone has an "Iowa Standard School" plaque.  Then there is the bell tower in the yard.

This photo is of the entire house.  The section which was the school is on the south/right side of the photo.  The owner said the original section starts right between the two small windows where the electric meter is.

This end is the original school structure, although it has been widened to the east side.  The chimney appears to be in the original location.

This is a close-up of the original section converted.

Photographed 9/14/13

Hale Township #2

South-southwest of Wyoming is the small village of Hale, through with County Highway E45 runs east/west.  This school is on the north side of E45, 1 mile east of the village of Hale.  Old stone school with roof caved in.

Photographed 9/2/13

Cono Township #?

Located about 2.5 miles NE of Walker at SW corner of Quonset Ave and 330th St, address is 3315 Quonset.  A friend told me about this one and gave me directions to it.  A garage has been added to the rear.

Photographed 9/1/13

Sardinia School

Slated for demolition, this school was moved to the city of Walker in the mid-1990s, and displayed at the Walker Historical Site on Rowley St.  The school was originally located in the rural area NW of Walker, which would have placed it in Buchanan County.

Photographed 9/1/13

Fillmore Township, Tyrone School

Built ca. 1890, closed in 1916.  Discrepancy as to when it was moved, but this is the second building, and it was moved during its tenure as a school due to consolidation of school districts.  Original location was on what is now SR 149/290th St, at the NW corner of where N Ave would be if extended through.  It was moved 1/2 mile north to the north side of F52 Trail, 3/10 mile west of NN Ave, with address 2359.  Was used as a home for about 90 years, and then it has been a rental house.  An addition was constructed on the back during this time.

Photographed 8/24/13

English #5, Boltz School

Closed in 1935.  Originally NW of English on the NE corner of 310th St and J Avenue.  In ca. 1946 the school was moved north 1.5 miles to the SE corner of 295th St. and J Ave and converted into a house.  An addition was constructed on the north side; house faces west, with smaller addition on the south side.

Photographed 8/24/13

Dayton #9, Buckeye School

Closed in 1942.  Originally located at the SW corner of Iowa County at the SE corner of B Ave (V38) and 330th Street.  Moved about 7 miles NE to Millersburg and made into a house on the south side of town on H Ave/V52, address 2989 H Ave, on west side of street.

Photographed 8/24/13

Lincoln #9, Prairie Hill School

Prairie Hill School.  This school was moved from its original location at the NW corner of B Ave (CR V38) and 270th street to about 1/2 mile north on a farm.  The only building we could see from the road which was a possible match was this one.  Address is 2665.

Photographed 8/24/13

Fremont Township Unknown

This garage certainly looks to have been a one-room school.  It is just over a mile NW of Lone Tree, at the SW corner of 580th St and Utah Ave.   Any information would be appreciated.

Photographed 4/27/13

Union #7, Cambria School

From Iowa City, proceed SW on State Highway 1 a bit over 1.5 miles to Sharon Center Road, and turn south.  Proceed about 1/2 mile and this will be on the east side of the road.  Another one highly modified into a house.  Address is 4358.  The first shot is all that can be seen while approaching from the north.

The next three shots are from the west side of the house - the road.  The third one offers a close-up look at the front.

The last shot shows some of the dormer work on the south side of the building.

Photographed 8/11/13

Union #2, Elm Grove

This school was identified to me by pointing it out on the map.  I was told that this house is the extant school.  Proceed west of Iowa City on the IWV Rd about 3 miles from US218, to James Ave.  Proceed north on James Ave about .25 mile to Neuzil Rd.  The structure is on the NW corner.  Address is 3749 James Ave.

Photographed 8/11/13

Penn #5, Scales Bend/Mose Mann/Grove School

North of North Liberty.  When heading north out of town on Highway 965, turn right on Scales Bend Road and proceed north past the cemetery.  The School will be on the left/west side of the road, 2.5 miles from 965.  

Photographed 8/10/13

UPDATE: The photos below were taken 1/6/23 so as to get a better view.