North River Stone School

part of history

stopped here on the way back from seeing the hogback bridge. gate was locked but it was interesting to see where children were educated many years ago.

Nice surprise

A beautiful way to preserve our history. On the outside, you could imagine kids having to pump water. And the inside was how we remember some learning tools kids don’t have now

One of the Most Elaborate Old Country Schools Anywhere

Country schools were not noted for being much more than rugged structures meant to keep students warm in the winter and out of the rain. I was really stunned then to find this school on the way to see...

A Period Loo ?

We passed this Beautiful little Schoolhouse (on the prairie) on our last visit and for its age it is still in great shape, built in 1874 but no sign as to how you can access it ? Since our last visit ...

A simple structure.

In its day, it schooled children. A back dirt road and in a beautiful area of Iowa. A must to see and stop while viewing the bridges.