Frankville, Iowa
| Frankville, Iowa | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
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Frankville School | |
  Frankville, Iowa Location within the state of Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 43°11′21″N 91°37′02″W / 43.18917°N 91.61722°WCoordinates: 43°11′21″N 91°37′02″W / 43.18917°N 91.61722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Winneshiek |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 456746 |
Frankville is an unincorporated community in southeastern Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States.[1]
History
The village of Frankville was named after Francis Teabout, who settled here in 1851.[2] The state road was built through the village, and it led to the early economic success of the community. In its early years it had a saw mill, grist mill, a hotel, and a Presbyterian Church. However, the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad chose a route to the south of the village, which limited its economic growth. The Frankville School was constructed in 1872 and remained in operation until 1962, after which it became a museum.[3] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Frankville, Iowa
- ↑ Mary Klimesh. "Frankville Township". Iowa GenWeb. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
- ↑ Mary Klimesh. "Frankville School" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-07-09. with photos
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