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About

A country school setting displaying many items showing schools' role in settling Iowa. Wed. 10-4, Sat & Sun 2-4 Memorial Day thru Oct. and by appointment.

Story

A rural school building, in service from 1883 to 1951, moved to the center of Odebolt and now refurbished shows a typical country classroom as well as many displays of rural schools' role in the development of the western 2/3 of Iowa and its settlement. NO CHARGE for entrances. Open Wednesdays 10-4 and Sundays 2-4 Memorial Day through October, or by appointment, calling 712-668-2231 or 712-830-8328.

Mission

The Rural Legacy Project is devoted to preserving the history of Iowa's rural schools and instilling pride in the heritage of our community.

Products

Free Admission - IOWA'S RURAL SCHOOL SYSTEM - A LOST TREASURE, written by Sandra Kessler Host, $30; IOWA'S RURAL SETTLEMENT, written by Dorothy Kessler Engstrom, $25; IOWA HISTORIC SCHOOLS, written by Sandra Kessler Host, $20; A NEW LOOK AT IOWA ONE-ROOM SCHOOLS written by Sandra Kessler Host, $20; T-Shirts, $10

Address: 122 2nd St, Odebolt, IA 51458, USA
Phone: (712) 668-4285
moc.liamg@awoisloohcslarur
State: Iowa
City: Odebolt
Zip Code: 51458


Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

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