Lily of the Valley #5 Schoolhouse, Cherokee, IA
N 42° 45.680 W 095° 31.950
15T E 292777 N 4737422
This historical one room school was built sometime in the late 1800’s and provided education for children near Moville, south of its present location.
Waymark Code: WMAGJ5
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2011
Views: 3
This historical one room school was built sometime in the late 1800’s and provided education for children near Moville, south of its present location. After it closed in 1956, it was moved to Copeland Park in Correctionville until floods threatened its safety. It now sits next to the Northwest AEA on the Hwy. 3 bypass in Cherokee and serves as a museum and living history center. Children may wish to participate in the occasionally scheduled classes to learn about their educational heritage.
The bell in the tower came from a local Cherokee county schoolhouse, and there is also a small privy on the grounds. The facility is handicap accessible.
Original or Re-creation?: Re-located Original
Year the school closed.: 06/01/1956
Is the schoolhouse still open as a school?: no
Address:
2020 Iowa Hwy 3
Cherokee, IA USA
51012
Does the school offer 19th century classroom reenactments or day camps?: yes
Year the school first opened.: Not listed
Web Address (if available): Not listed
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