Dows · Historic landmark

Vernon Township No. 5 School

A preserved one-room country school reflecting the early educational experience in rural Iowa.

Heritage destination · Dows, Iowa

Plan your visit

LocationDows Historic District, Dows, IA 50071

Contact515-852-3595

Plan your visitAsk the historic district about interior visits.

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Discover the history

Vernon Township No. 5 School is part of Dows’ collection of historic buildings, offering a window into the days when students walked or traveled to small rural schoolhouses.

Part of the Dows Historic District visitor experience.

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