Unknown School, Fayette County

South of West Union.  Seen on a farm, set back from the road and restored as living quarters.  Located on the west side of SR150, .6 mile south of 210th St.  Obscured by trees from the road, and seen only from the south at a distance.  Will return to photograph again when the season changes to reduce foliage.

Photographed on 7/27/13.

On 3/17/18 we got this photograph using a telephoto from the road.  I was wearing my kilt and shoes which were not good for climbing up the berm to get a frontal shot from over the fence.  THAT will have to wait for another time.

Dover #? Northeast of West Union

From West Union, proceed east on US18 about 2 miles to Ironwood Road (first road past the road to the airport) and turn North.  Proceed about 1.5 miles (with twists and turns until it finally straightens north-bound) and the first turn east after the straight section will be Harness road.  Proceed east on Harness Rd for .5 mile and the school will be on the North side of the road.

Photographed 10/10/11

Dover #1

While looking for Dover #6, we met a very nice gentleman in Clermont, whose name was Dean.  He was very helpful with directions to Dover #6, and then told us about others we already had photographed except for this particular one.   Originally located at the NW corner of CR W42 and B40 (Great River Rd).  Relocated 2 miles north of B40 on the west side of W42.  It is being remodeled into a Bed and Breakfast.

Dover #6

Built in 1898, closed in 1965 and preserved as it was.  Still has playground equipment on the property.  Two ways to arrive.  From Clermont, proceed northwest and west on CR B40/Great River Road for seven miles.  The School is on the SE corner of Ironwood Road.  From West Union, proceed north on CR W42 to B40 adn then proceed east about 3 miles to Ironwood Road.

Photos taken on 8/3/11

Clermont #2, Riverside

A few miles northeast of Clermont on US18 is the Heritage Farm Park with several old structures which have been moved there.  This school was built in 1891.  It has the original bell, but desks have been donated from St. Peter Catholic School.  Preserved.  The photo was taken on 8/3/11.  Unfortunately, I didn't notice that the autofocus wasn't quite in focus.

Clermont Township #?

Northeast of Clermont on US18, 1.4 miles north of Heritage Farms Park, on west side of the road.  Brick school now used as “Ole and Lars Woodshop.”  Photos taken on 8/3/11.

German School, Eldorado

This German one-room school is next to the Lutheran church on the south side of town.  Photo taken on 8/1/11.

Union #5, West Union

This school was relocated to its current position in the Fayette County Fairgrounds.  It is preserved and open during the fair.  Photographed on 8/1/11.

Dover #?, South of Eldorado, IA

In this school we could see the remnants of the blackboard but could not get in a position to photograph it.  This school is 2.8 miles south the Turkey River (at Eldorado) on Iowa SR 150, on the west side of the road.  Photographed on 6/29/08.

Update: On 8/1/12 we drove by this school and, since it was falling apart, we photographed it again.

Dover #4, Willow Spring School

This school, built in 1912, was found on Iowa SR150 a few miles north of Eldorado, just north of King Rd, on the west side of the highway.  Photographed 6/29/08.

This next photo was taken on 8/1/11.  The brush around the school has been cleared away and it looks like they are restoring it.

Two more photos from 8/1/12

UPDATE 3/17/18:  Look at the great restoration which has been accomplished!