Buffalo #1, Burlingham School

Another school the Cedar Rapids Gazette told about, built before 1900.  This one is located south of Prairieburg, IA on the NW corner of Prairieburg Road and Wapsie Banks Road.  The original school was built by 1869, but burned in 1925.  This building was a church 1/2 mile away, and was moved to the location of the burnt school in order to replace it.  A basement was dug prior to the placement of the building.  The school closed ca. 1950.   It is now fixed up and rented out as a special "cottage" for things like newlyweds, anniversary get-aways, etc.

Photographed 3/5/09