Greene #7, Franklin School

Last class was 1962.  Originally located at NE corner of 330th St and Y Ave in the SE corner of Iowa County.  Was moved one mile west to the Horak Farm, at the SE corner of 330th St and WW Ave.  Used as a garage.

The first photo is from Ruth King, via Owen Jones' book, "One -Room School Houses: Iowa County, Iowa 1844 - 1966."

Photographed on 9/21/13

Fillmore Township, Yankee Point School

Closed in 1949.  Originally located at the NW corner of 310th St and O Ave.  Moved 1/2 mile west to Milo West farm where it is used as a garage. Farm is on SE corner of 310th and NN Ave SW of Parnell.  Owner says the wood floor and blackboard are still inside.

Photographed 9/21/13

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

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

Troy #6, Murchison School

Built ca. 1870, closed in 1927.  Located at 2677 230th St, which is .2 mile west of R Ave.  Sold at auction in 1946 for $310.  Converted to home.  First photo is of the east side, approaching from the east.

Photographed 2/18/12

Troy #5

Originally located on 250th St. 1/2 mile west of RR Ave.  Closed in 1945.  Early 1950s the school was moved 1/2 mile SE on east side of RR Ave and converted into a home at 2524 RR Ave.  Additions front and back.  First photo is of the south side of the house.

Photographed on 2/18/12