Unknown School, Sand Springs

North of Monticello, on the east side of State Route 38, is the little town of Sand Springs. Willow Rd is the first street into town off SR38 and this house sits on the south side at #3106. It was originally a school. Photographed 10/7/24.

Unknown School--Linn County

At the NE corner of State Route 1 and Linn Ridge road, set a bit east from highway 1. NNE of Mt. Vernon. It sure looks like it may have been a school. Fire #149. If anyone can provide me with information either pro or con, I’d appreciate it. Photographed 10/7/24.

Liberty Township No.5, Kanawha

Located in a wooded park near the swimming pool in Kanawha. Originally in Liberty Township between Klemme and Garner. Built in 1890 and used until 1952 when it became used as a community center and a polling place. After being moved to its present location it became a museum.

Photographed 6/15/24 by friends Brett & Lisa Haugland.

Rock Forest School

In Clay County, in the Jacob Kirchner Park on County Road M27, Peterson, IA Built in 1868. Restored by Peterson Lions Club in 1963. Photographed July 2024 by Brett & Lisa Haugland.

West Boyer Valley School

This school is located at the Harrison County Historical Village outside the town of Missouri Valley on US30.  In use from 1860 to 1959. Photographed 7/5/24 by Brett & Lisa Haugland.

Lodomillo #4, Rankin School

Proceed 2 miles east of Strawberry Point on East Mission Rd, and about 1/2 mile south of Mission Rd on Dogwood Ave, with address 38013 Dogwood Ave.  This school was originally located on the SW corner of Mission Rd and Dogwood Ave and was moved for preservation to a cement foundation in 2009. On the same property the Knight family has a museum about their family and the local community.

The school was built in 1873, acquired electricity in 1919 and closed after the Spring 1953 session. The house across the street, which I’d guess was built in the late 1800s, is owned by Nolan Knight, who attended this school.

The ante-room has been reproduced on the east side due to being unable to preserve it with the move. A lot of work has been done in the process or restoration and a lot is yet to be done.

Around the property one will fine antique farm equipment, old scooters and a sawmill. 

Photographed 8/1/24.

Colfax School

Jasper County, Colfax. Unknown School in Colfax (was told in original location) used as the Colfax Mingo Area Food Pantry, 125 W. State Street. Photographed 5/31/24.

Harvest School, Williamstown

Address 2767 US63, about 3/4 mile south of the junction of SR346 (Williamstown) west side of the highway. Located on the south side of Harvest Church. Built Ca.1920 replacing an older one?

Owner Jose Ramirez told us this area was known as Boytown and that the former owners were Richard & Joyce Walter. Joyce was a teacher here.

Photographed 2/4/23

Unidentified School South of Indianola

Possibly an unidentified school converted to home; has all the earmarks with no other associated buildings. It is 11 miles south of Indianola on US65/US69, east side of the road. Address 14271. Photographed 1/10/22.

Unidentified School, Milo, IA

Unidentified school. On the west side of town on north side of County G58. Modified as a home with an addition on the east side. I would like to think it is in its original location. Photographed 1/10/22.