Historic Country Schools and Churches

The Muscatine County Historical Preservation Commission (MCHPC) received a Certified Local Government Grant from the State of Iowa to determine the locations of rural churches and schools in the county. Plat maps for each township, beginning in 1874 were analyzed to determine the exact location with follow up site visits by commission members. 

Below are links to the book, broken out by sections.  Interested parties can purchase the final report with details of each of the country schools and churches. Personal copies of the report that have been made into a book, are available for $20. Please contact Lynn Pruitt to purchase a copy.  

Historic Country Schools and Churches Book
Historic Country Schools and Churches Book

Introduction-Historic Context-Research Methodology  

Wapsinonoc-Goshen-Moscow-Wilton Townships

Fulton-Montpelier-Sweetland-Bloomington-Lake Townships  

Pike-Orono-Cedar-Seventy-Six-Fruitland Townships

Summary and Recommendations_Appendices A-C